I am not an alcoholic and I am someone who’s been brought to their knees by alcohol. That’s a bold statement and could cause some people to immediately get defensive. I get that because I once referred to myself as an alcoholic. I bought into the idea even though it never really felt true for … Read more
I made a truly life-changing decision some time ago – I decided to sell everything and embark on a journey to fulfill my dream of full-time travel. As you can imagine, such an adventure requires a great deal of planning and preparation. Now, I must confess, I absolutely love planning and preparing. In fact, I’ve … Read more
I woke up feeling psyched about putting in a full day of work on an exciting new course I’ve signed up for. It was something I have been wanting to do for a while and I felt really good about giving this to myself. I sat down excited to put in a full day of … Read more
I did! I felt like I existed in a cocoon, and not the healthy, nurturing kind. I had been alcohol-free for a long time, and by comparison, some would say I had a pretty great life. I wasn’t unhappy, but I wasn’t fulfilled either. It felt as though I lacked purpose and wasn’t living up … Read more
Have you ever truly evaluated your life? I’m not talking about casual contemplation, but a deep, introspective assessment where you write down your goals and measure your progress. During a course I attended last month, I was challenged to reverse engineer my life, starting from the end and working my way back. I was tasked … Read more
I made a commitment to myself some time ago, and I wanted a tangible reminder, so I had it engraved on a necklace. I am committed to me. I’ve often made commitments and promises to myself, only to forget about them shortly afterwards. But this particular commitment felt different; it felt like it held more … Read more