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At the end, we are the stories we remember. Someone once said that life is mostly made up of unmemorable blurs, accented by a few significant moments that we remember. These moments are important because our past helps inform how we see and identify ourselves. We recall these moments as stories in our minds, whetherContinue reading “A Storybook Life”

During the course of our lives, there will be times, perhaps lasting decades, when many of us find ourselves in stress and conflict much more consistently than living in joy. At those times, life can seem a constant stream of challenges – work is annoying, relationships are dull or unsatisfying, money is a worry noContinue reading “We Can’t Do a Don’t”

How do I accept another person as they are while helping them avoid mistakes in their life? I’ve long learned that everyone wants recognition and acceptance for who they are. That’s something I long for and I’m frustrated when I feel judged negatively by others who do not have context. This goes for people tellingContinue reading “Moving Mountains by Being Still”

“Why did you give up your corporate career to start your own business?” This is a common question that people ask me when they first learn about my career transition. Once upon a time, I was the senior director of finance at a high tech company in Silicon Valley. From the outside, things seemed fineContinue reading “Designing a New Life”