It’s after midnight Thanksgiving morning, Alex and Mogul are sleeping in the bed, Klein is snoring on the couch beside me, and I’m putting the finishing touches on my 2024 gratitude list. Did I intend to stay up this late? When I know I have to make stuffing and cookies for Friendsgiving later this afternoon? Absolutely not, I’m anything but a night owl. But alas, here we are… the early morning hours… peace and quiet throughout the house… my thoughts floating in an orb all around me…
Read MoreThis time of year, my mind always takes me on a reflective journey through the past year, so to highlight all the things I’m grateful for. There’s something about the holidays that inspires this sort of deep reflection, wouldn’t you agree? It goes without saying, but life is fragile and tomorrow is never promised. I feel truly blessed for each new day I’m fortunate to see and live and experience, and I do my best to never take a single moment for granted. No doubt, the last handful of years have taught me that big or small, there are so many reasons to recognize and celebrate gratitude. So, in the spirit of gratitude, here are 5 of the biggest things I’m feeling extra thankful for in 2023.
Read MoreSo it goes, some weeks are better than others and for me, this past week wasn’t my favorite. I had a tough middle workweek — probably the hardest days of my managerial career. Additionally, I had a personal encounter on Thursday evening in my work parking lot that left me feeling a little bit shaken. All’s well that ends well, but I’m glad the week is over. To protect my peace throughout the week, I let myself indulge in a few things that helped me feel better. Amid the craziness, there are still so many things to be grateful for, so I’m choosing to reflect on the positive and share my little moments of gratitude after a long week.
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