The Solar Eclipse/How Our Choices Shape Our Orbit
We, however, have a choice. We might feel a temporary sense of superiority when judgmentally throwing shade or criticism at someone. But, like a solar eclipse, it's a high that onl
Subscription drive (it’s free)
It's been nearly a decade since I started this blog with zero subscribers. Thank you for being here, whether you've joined recently or have been pedaling for years. Since you kn
Do Hard Better
During my four hours out in the elements, I frequently thought about Duke's Women's Basketball coach, Kara Lawson, and her "Do Hard Better" pep talk from last year. Thanks to ES
may grace be generously bestowed upon you 🍀🍀🍀🍀
Grace transforms us, drawing us closer together and reminding us of our collective imperfection. This concept echoes the philosophy of kintsugi, where brokenness leads to connect
sail away, sail away, sail away
I am drawn to others with similar stories, like Cole Brauer, the first American woman to complete the Global Solo Sailing Challenge. As the youngest competitor, she finished second
Misogi/It’s not possible until…
Misogi, made more popular today by Sara Blakely's (Founder of SPANX) husband, Jesse Itzler, is a powerful reminder that we can do hard things. My approach to them is adaptable - s
To be a buffalo, cow or human
According to popular lore, cows react to approaching storms with fear, attempting to flee. However, their lack of speed inevitably results in the storm catching up, prolonging thei
When Mother Nature offers a gift
This week, following our first substantial snowfall in two years, stepping outside unveiled a serene soundscape of birdsong punctuated by the distant hum of a snowplow. Fresh snow
Who’s That Girl???
I’m an MTV kid, and when we finally got cable television while I was in high school, I was happier than the ‘Man in the Moon.’ So, it was must-see T.V. when MTV a
What will you regret?
At the end of May 2014, I was in an off-site meeting with my executive colleagues. Our company had undergone a global restructuring, creating sizable ripples throughout our team. S
