Some people can walk into a room, hear your most exciting idea, and drain the energy out of it within thirty seconds. You tell them about the business you want to start. They raise an eyebrow. You share a place you want to visit. They immediately calculate the cost. You mention a new hobby, careerContinue reading “Keep Your Abracadabra”
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Where the Magic Went
A cardboard box could become a spaceship before lunch. The gap behind the sofa was a secret cave. A blanket stretched across two chairs made a castle. Rainwater rushing along the side of the road deserved your full attention because a paper boat was about to enter dangerous waters. Childhood had a way of makingContinue reading “Where the Magic Went”
You Can Tell Me
I’ve met people who make you watch every word before you say it. You know the feeling. You start telling them something, then stop halfway because you’re already wondering how they’ll use it later. You hide the messy parts. You soften what you feel. You give them the edited version of your life because theContinue reading “You Can Tell Me”
Make Them See
The best kind of inspiration does not make people stare at you in awe. It makes them look at themselves differently. There is a big difference. We often think inspiring someone means showing them what is possible through our own achievements. We tell the story of how hard we worked, how far we came, whatContinue reading “Make Them See”
Meant for More
Maybe you didn’t get what you wanted because you deserved more. That’s a hard thought to accept when you’re standing in the middle of disappointment. You wanted that job. You pictured yourself in that relationship. You worked toward that promotion. You prayed for that opportunity. You had already imagined how life would look once everythingContinue reading “Meant for More”
Keep Recovering Out Loud
Some people are fighting battles nobody can see. They go to work. They answer messages. They laugh with friends. They take care of their families. From the outside, everything looks normal. Inside, they might be trying to get through one more day. That is why talking about recovery matters. When someone shares that they areContinue reading “Keep Recovering Out Loud”
The Person Who Helps You See Yourself Differently
Some people enter your life and change the way you see yourself. They may not give you a perfect plan. They may not have an answer for every problem you bring them. Sometimes, they simply notice something in you that you have stopped noticing yourself. That is what a good mentor does. There are momentsContinue reading “The Person Who Helps You See Yourself Differently”
Better Comes With Knowing Better
You make decisions with the information you have at the time. Sometimes you get it right. Sometimes you get it wrong. Sometimes you look back six months later and wonder what you were thinking. That is part of being human. The problem starts when we judge an old version of ourselves using information we onlyContinue reading “Better Comes With Knowing Better”
Who Wants to Change the World?
There is something interesting about the two sides of this illustration. On one side, several hands reach up with a bold question: WHO WANTS TO CHANGE THE WORLD? Almost everyone likes the idea. We talk about changing industries, fixing broken systems, improving education, building better technology, creating opportunities, helping communities, and leaving things better thanContinue reading “Who Wants to Change the World?”
That’s Enough of That
There’s a strange amount of freedom in realizing that you can change your mind. You can wake up one morning and decide, “That’s enough of that.” Enough of the job that drains you every Sunday night. Enough of saying yes to things you have no energy for. Enough of staying in a routine just becauseContinue reading “That’s Enough of That”
