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Hey Reader, happy New Year! Have You Thought About The One Question That Will Decide Your 2026? I'm not kidding, it will! » 5–6 minute read | Save for later As we enter the new year, many are preparing to move forward. New plans.New intentions.New ideas for becoming this or that. But I've learned that most of life isn't shaped by what we plan. It's shaped by what we keep agreeing to. So before you decide what 2026 will ultimately bring, I want you to sit with one question. What in your life...

Hey Reader, » 5–6 minute read | Save for later No. You Do Not Have Alzheimer's... Did I put on deodorant this morning?Did I turn off the stove or lock the doors?Did I feed the cats? If you think doing those things and then forgetting whether you've done them is troublesome, wait until you get to the ATM and suddenly forget your PIN. And no matter how hard you try to remember, you can't. Friend… are we getting Alzheimer's? Seriously, I know I'm not the only one who thinks that when it comes to...

Hey Reader, "It Feels Like The Universe Is Always Testing Me. Like It's Out To Get Me." » 5–6 minute read | Save for later My 18-year-old daughter recently told me this. And with all seriousness, I really felt her pain. But, while some of her words sounded wise, the bulk of them worried me a little. And as badly as I wanted to interrupt and correct her, I didn't. Because if you've lived long enough, you've probably felt the same way, too. ... That sense that no matter how hard you try,...

Hey Reader, I Didn't Have The Words. But Eventually They Came...There's a pain I've never had words for until recently. No, it has nothing to do with heartbreak or the betrayal that almost broke me. It has everything to do with the slow and constant pain of 'almost.' Almost loved.Almost chosen.Almost healed.Almost the woman I kept swearing I'd become tomorrow. 😮💨 And while 'almost' sounds innocent, it's not. It's one of the most addictive things I've ever let live in my life. I say that...

Hey Reader, Happy Thanksgiving!On a day like today, when gratitude is the headline, the hashtag, the expected conversation, I want to ask you something that lives in the margins of most holiday reflections: If you could get rid of one thing in your life: one person, one habit, one belief, one memory, one expectation that would make you more grateful, what would it be? I know, that's an unexpected thought. But we talk a lot about adding more joy, more abundance, more blessings, more peace. But...

"Lately, I feel like my prayers are falling on deaf ears. I keep showing up, but I don't think anybody else is there. And, I feel bad. But I'm starting to wonder if silence is the new response. God, Are You Still There?" Hey Reader,Sounds familiar? Maybe you can relate to that confession. Perhaps you feel like your prayers are sitting alone in a dark room waiting to be developed. Maybe you're wondering if God is still there. No, you might not have said it out loud, but your spirit may be...

Hey Reader,Have You Noticed It, TOO? If You Haven't, Let Me Explain... We're seeing it everywhere on social media right now. Posts about self-care, mental health check-ins, vulnerability, and yes, self-compassion. But just because we're seeing it doesn't mean we're practicing it. OUCH! That truth might hurt, but it's real. In other words, you're empathetic and share your kindness, but you may struggle to hold yourself with the same gentleness. Think about it... You likely speak up for your...

Hey Reader,Have You Become A Modern-Day Ghost? Think About That For A Moment And Then Keep Reading. 👻👻👻 Somewhere along the way, many of us learned that love was something we had to earn, and to be accepted, we had to be agreeable, give more than we receive, and always be available. Think about it, your loved ones may have praised you for being sweet, helpful, and understanding. But deep down, beneath the praise, you were dying and slowly deteriorating. And that's because when gifted women...

Hey Reader,"Not a damn soul has ever healed from trauma by simply thinking positive." — Unknown. That line hit me like a ton of bricks because it's true!!! 😮 In other words, toxic positivity doesn't help; it harms. Hence the word "toxic." Primarily because being overly optimistic tells you to smile through your pain, pretend it doesn't hurt, or repeat affirmations while your body is screaming. But you can't bypass what you need to face. Another way to say it: We can't pretend our way out of...

Hey Reader,Can We Stand Firm In Truth Without Standing In Hate? I believe we can. Usually, you'd receive another powerful note tonight, but I need to pause my September series today to speak on something heavy—something tugging on my heart. Recently, I've seen comments and conversations surrounding Charlie Kirk's death that go beyond disagreement and enter a darker space. Like you, I've witnessed people openly wishing for the death of another human being. I've seen sick souls sadistically...