True Love’s Kiss
I’ve had a love and a fascination for fairytales since I was very little. I love the idea of a world with no boundaries, where adventure awaits at every turn, … Continue reading
Seeing the Success in “Failures”
In an exclusive interview, Lindsay Hadley, Chief Development Officer of the Global Poverty Project, shares some of her insights on how to find success in failures. I met Lindsay Hadley … Continue reading
Defeating PTSD: Living Life
When you have PTSD or any other mental disorder, living a “normal life” can be a challenge, especially if you don’t get the help and support you need to heal … Continue reading
Barefoot in Life and Bare-Souled in Love
What is it about walking barefoot that makes you feel so alive? Is it the feel of the earth beneath your feet? The warmth of the sand as it sifts … Continue reading
Wise Words From a Comedian
It’s fascinating how the world’s greatest silent actor went on to give one of the greatest speeches ever recorded… Charlie Chaplin was born into humble circumstances in London; his father had left … Continue reading
Keep It Simple
My fiancé is a very interesting person. One of the things about him that really amazes me is his aspiration to everything simple. He doesn’t like when things are overcomplicated. He … Continue reading
Take My Hand, We’ll Walk Together
Adler Utley (Addy) is a 7-year-old boy who loves all things striped – especially striped socks. When Addy was diagnosed with Stage 3 Wilms Tumor (a rare kidney cancer) in … Continue reading
Leaving a Trace
“It is paradoxical, but profoundly true that the most certain way for people to bring hope, help, meaning, and joy to their own lives is by reaching out and bringing … Continue reading
Addicted to Running Away | Letters From the Trail
Dear Mom, It’s only been a week since I have been here at ANASAZI. I have chosen to do this not for myself, but to help others. Through this … Continue reading
The Heart of You
There has been a theme running around my life of late – doubt. It is not only present with me, but has been a topic of conversation with many close … Continue reading
Dear Readers
Dear Readers- Sometimes the road of life can be a bit bumpy and unexpected. At times it seems that you know the answers are out there, but they are hard … Continue reading
Smooth Sailing
Two of my favorite students and their five siblings were raised on a small sailboat, the Liahona, somewhere between Florida, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico. They didn’t have a house, just … Continue reading
Defeating PTSD: Forgiveness
When I first began going to therapy for PTSD, I had a really hard time with the concept of forgiveness. It was this big important landmark of a thing that … Continue reading
Good Old Friends
The other night, as my husband and I were out to dinner, I was reminded of one of the most precious commodities we have for helping us walk forward in … Continue reading
Pioneering the Future
The past lies behind us, the future before us, and this moment, within us. Today is nothing but the sum of yesterday. Tomorrow is nothing but the sum of today. … Continue reading
Sixto Rodriguez – The Quiet Rock Star
Sixto Rodriguez is a musician with a unique story. He could be called “the rock star who never was” or more accurately, “the musical icon that never knew it.” His music served as an … Continue reading
Moving Forward with Cerebral Palsy
How do you move forward in life when you have a disability? How do you move forward if that disability is cerebral palsy? Ask Cassi Baird, a gifted speaker and therapist … Continue reading
