Month: April 2016

You Must Read The Crossroads of Should and Must

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imagesHi My Friends-
Ok, so, I  had to share.

I’m obsessed with this new book I fell upon called The Crossroads of Should and Must – Find and Follow Your Passion by Elle Luna. The message has definitely been said before, but Elle says it in such a new, refreshing way.

Elle presents her ideas in a fun, artsy, sketchbook format. It’s visual eye candy and so easy to read. It’s like you are getting a pep talk from your very best friend! LOVE.

I gave this book to my entire design team and then I realized, “Oh crap, they might read this and quit once they figure out working for me is not that true MUST!” I hesitated for a minute but then realized, “Oh well, if they don’t want to work here then maybe that’s okay. I definitely don’t want to hold anyone captive in a should that they need to move past.” Good news — everyone is still sitting at their desks — no one has walked out yet, YIPPEE! Read More

For Harrison on His Sixteenth Birthday

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Hi My Friends,

It’s my son HarrisFile Apr 28, 12 29 49 PMon’s 16th birthday today. It’s sort of an emotional milestone. I woke up this morning realizing my baby is not a baby anymore. It made me a little weepy.

I guess these special moments bring into reality that your children grow up and become their own people. It’s all about discovering the perfect balance of creating independence while still being a stable force to guide and love them unconditionally. In the end, having children is a series of separations — you bring them onto this earth and from that moment on, you are teaching, guiding and loving them towards independence and self-reliance.

For me, Harrison turning 16 is one of those moments where I see with true clarity his path to independence and becoming a young man. I know it’s what we all lovingly want to see, but sometimes just the thought of losing our babies turns a mother’s heart into mush. As they say, being a parent is the hardest job in the world but also the most rewarding….So true. Read More

The Big Question: Purpose!

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596Friends –

Today’s post is short, sweet and deep. Hope it doesn’t blow your mind!!!!

What’s your purpose? I know — that’s a big, fat, loaded question and before we proceed you might need a caffeinated beverage if it’s early or wine if it’s late ;-).

In response, people typically call to mind their children or a career path or a cause. But I LOVE the way life coach Jess Lively defines purpose because it applies in every moment, in every situation. It is super simple, but so encompassing and beautiful.

Purpose = serving others in the present moment. (And what a terrific reminder to LIVE in the moment.) This is huge and it really spoke to me. Read More