I was living in a state of anger and resentment for the last several months. It was hidden for the most part, but came out from time to time in snide comments or sarcastic “jokes.” As the resentment and anger cooked deep within me, I could feel it boil, bubble, and make its way closer to the surface. The cause of my resentment? I was having a hard time accepting my husband’s job. He’s a …
It was fitting that veteran Adam Wakefield taught my Memorial Day yoga class at Practice Yoga. I learned from his teacher bio that he now teaches yoga since the practice is the only thing that seemed to help his physical pain and mental anguish after spending 6 years in the army and 2 combat tours in Afghanistan. During Adam’s class this morning that paid tribute to one of his best friends that lost his life …
One of the couples climbing the Gros Piton with us in St. Lucia is also celebrating their 10-year anniversary, like my husband and I are. As we hoist our tired muscles up and over rocks and natural mountain-made stairs, our guide (who is younger than all of us by a decade or so) asks us what the secret is to making it through 10 years of marriage. The four of us chuckle and reply, “Hard …
Netflix has done a great job at defining and solving for its customers’ needs. (Do you remember Blockbuster, late fees, or driving through the rain on Friday night to rent a movie?) And they know, much like Amazon and Uber, that to maintain their leadership in the industry, they must keep evolving to make their customers happy. I am one of their happy customers. My family and I have watched Netflix for years, but their …
To all the mamas out there: You’ve done the ultimate sacrifice. You’ve given your body and your life to another human being. I know it makes you proud and happy beyond words. I know it’s challenging beyond words at times, too. Your job is the most important job in the world. How you show up for your children will change this planet. It will change our businesses, our communities, and our countries. One child at …