Growth is not linear. One of the most frustrating realities of life is that we don’t continually move forward. We rarely move from  success to success without a hiccup—or worse—along the way. Onward and upward is a position, a vision of the heart, not really a growth trajectory. When we fall back, we can quickly […]

Popcorn thoughts and piggybacking ideas? I’m there with purple markers and a whiteboard.  My natural preference thrives in big picture ideas and vision and goal setting and what’s next.  It’s the little, linear details of daily life that trip me up. Getting from one task to the next without succumbing to shiny distractions or bailing […]

I mean, nobody likes the #strugglebus. It’s always too hot or too cold, the seats are cracked, and the air has a vague smell of wet socks. No seat belts and either too many people or awkwardly few people. In short, it feels uncomfortable and vulnerable. But the great thing about the struggle bus is […]

When we ask questions, we create space.  We create space for learning. We create space for new ideas. We create space for understanding. We create a space for demonstrating we don’t know everything.  We create space for connecting with others.  Too many times I’ve simply assumed my communication was clear without asking others if my […]

My desk lamp had been out for two weeks. I finally bought new bulbs, and the lamp was still dark.  Finally, I checked the switch. Violà! Let there be light! But how did the lamp go off? I turn this lamp on and off at the power strip. One of my kiddos had turned off […]