The Day She Chose “I’m Ready”
I used to think yoga meant touching your toes. Hold that thought, because I want to tell you about the...
The Permission I Was Waiting For
“I don’t know” is the answer I get almost every time I ask my mother what she wants to eat. For many, many...
What My Daddy Taught Me About Being My Best
In memory of Laverne Cleveland, my daddy *July 25, 1951 to June 26, 2023* He would have turned 75 this...
Five Hours vs. Thirty Seconds
Think about the last time you were in a pickle — really stuck on something. What did you do? Hold that...
My “Kitchen Closed” Journey: A Personal Experiment in Earlier Eating
The Mindset Shift That Changed Everything The idea of eating dinner earlier boggled my mind. Then, I became...
Why Your Dinner Clock Should Follow the Sun: The Science of Eating Earlier
Make it early. Make it light. Follow nature. The sun is strongest at noon. It begins to fall, and the...
The Joy Multiplier: How My 96-Year-Old Aunt Proves That Happiness is Contagious
“Every time I come around, she brings me joy.” These were my mother’s words about Auntie Chris, and they’ve...
“I’m Grateful That I’m Still Living”: What My 96-Year-Old Aunt Taught Me About True Gratitude
“I’m grateful that I’m still living.” These seven simple words from my 96-year-old Auntie Chris stopped me...
What Swimming Taught Me About Life: Lessons from the Deep End
Standing at the edge of that pool at 46, I learned something profound about fear, courage, and the power of...
Learning to Swim at 46: A Story of Courage in the Deep End
I rose to the surface of the pool, and I didn’t drown. Those words still echo in my mind years later, but...