I am an amateur multitasker. I prefer to focus on one task at a time and complete that one task well. But throughout my life, I’ve navigated seasons when my “one step at a time” methodology lets me down. Seasons when I arrive at work early to tackle my… Read More

Have you ever felt weighed down by your past? The decisions we make often have lingering effects. They can give us heavy “baggage” to carry into our current relationships. They can linger unresolved in our psyches—showing up uninvited in our dreams. Our pasts affect how we view the world,… Read More

Today, we’re so connected—connected to the point that it’s beginning to have an adverse effect on our lives. We check Facebook, and within 30 seconds we see a friend’s new house, huge promotion, cute baby, expensive dinner or glorious vacation. And we feel like we’re missing out. For… Read More

In the wake of a violent outburst near my home in Philadelphia, Penn., a friend asked me a daunting question: “Should we be afraid?” I thought of every possible reason to say no. But in the end, I had no encouraging words to offer. Have you ever been… Read More

Several years ago, I endured a day I wish I could forget. This particular day began like any other: I rolled out of bed, hopped in my car and completed my hour-long commute to work.  And then everything fell apart. As soon as I… Read More

I’ve come to realize that life is far from a linear journey. Sometimes relationships generate unexpected pain. Sometimes harmless decisions cause stress and hardship. Sometimes the most exciting events in life lead to nothing but disappointment. In these situations, I’m often left thinking, “Wow, I didn’t see that… Read More

“I can’t take this anymore!” I yelled to no one in particular, lying in a heap on my bedroom floor. I caught my breath as I looked around at the mess I had just made, my clothes and bedding strewn around as if a tornado had come through, leaving destruction… Read More

You could go on worrying forever. With all the things happening in your life, both good and bad, you could spend hours and hours sitting and worrying. Trust me, I’ve done it. I’m a planner, so I often jump in my car and, while driving to work, think about… Read More

So this is the new year. Now what? Many of us look at this time of year as a fresh start. As the calendar turns, we tend to shift our focus and plans. Many of us analyze and reflect on the good, the bad… Read More

Sometimes life feels like a never-ending hike. As you make your way up the mountain, you search for something dramatic: a scenic view, a vibrant sunset, a place of solitude. But hikes can be exhausting. Steep inclines slow you down. Rock fields get in your way. Rain showers force… Read More