A Change of Direction

Towards the end of last year, something started nagging at me from within. I knew it had to do with the fact that we were delving so deep in our Vivid & Brave group, but at the start, I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. I loved my work. I enjoyed what I did. […]

Saying Goodbye, the only way you know how.

April 17, 2006…early morning Hawaii time, I receive a phone call from my best friend, Beka. She is on her way to see her doctor. She is 7 months pregnant with her 3rd child. “He’s not moving. I haven’t felt him move for a few days. I’m sure everything is fine. But I just need […]

Seven years of change

Seven years….that’s how long it had been since we last had our family photos taken. Seven years. My 2 year old, Thomas the Tank Engine driving, Cars watching, golden locks of curls son, is now a 9 year old 4th grader, who loves to play Minecraft and would eat Nutella sandwiches or McDonald’s for breakfast, […]

Vulnerable and Brave?

“What makes one brave?” they asked and she said… “Doing it even though you are afraid is what makes you brave”   Vulnerability can be seen in many lights. A strength. A weakness. An opportunity to grow. Allowing myself to be vulnerable has proved to be more positive than negative in my life. Sure, I’ve […]

I am…

Over the past several weeks, I have been participating in an online blog coaching group called Vivid & Brave.  To say this has been a walk in the park would be an outright lie. It has honestly been one of the hardest things I have ever willingly put myself through in my life. Years of […]