Stay late at work. Volunteer at church. Connect with my parents on the phone. Complete a freelance writing project (pro bono, of course). At one point in my life, I said “yes” to nearly every opportunity and request that came my way. By the time I laid down for bed… Read More

Do you ever lie awake at night wondering if your life could have been different? It’s common to feel like you’ve lost track of the years and life seems to have slipped right through your hands. Worse still, you can always count on your brain to bring up… Read More

After oversleeping for the third morning in a row, you rise from your bed, put a bagel in the toaster and begin reading the news. You should take a shower. You should iron your clothes. And you should get to work on time. But on this day, you’re feeling… Read More

“One moment please!” I pleaded as I pulled the phone away from my face. I began to sob uncontrollably. Again and again I tried to catch my breath and get enough composure to explain the desperation I was feeling to my real estate agent. “Four months have passed, my house… Read More

As a child, I feared flat tires. Every time I rode in the car and felt a bump or a jolt, I wondered if I would be stranded on the side of the road, waiting for help. Eventually, I outgrew my fear, though I can vividly remember the anxiety that… Read More

It is difficult to have a conversation with someone without listening. Don’t get me wrong—talking is important, too. Talking enables us to express our feelings and process our thoughts. But if we never listen, we miss out on the wealth of knowledge, insights and truth offered through another person. Read More

On a recent trip to Acadia National Park, my wife and I spent hours hiking and exploring the Maine seacoast. One day, we followed the coastline from the northern tip of the park to the southern tip, crossing jagged boulders and climbing around ancient trees. Eventually, we arrived at a… Read More

I don’t like myself in photos. It always comes as a shock when I see myself as others see me. I find myself thinking, do I really look like that? Does everyone see that double chin? What made me think that outfit looked good on me? Why is my eye… Read More

I’ve been here before… I’m spent. Here’s the truth: I’m too busy. I’ve somehow built my identity around how busy how I am. I think I’m overly connected to technology and social media. And honestly, it has a negative effect on my soul, making me less content. Read More

I remember sitting at my desk, staring into the palms of my hands and wondering if I had made a major mistake. Just weeks into a new job, I felt flawed, inadequate and unimportant. I felt discouraged and exhausted. And I felt worthless. As my organization’s “wordsmith,” I often… Read More