What surprises you more: too much kindness or lack thereof? I love reading “Good Samaritan” stories where strangers go above and beyond to help others. Whether it’s returning a lost wallet full of cash, or helping someone in need, or even saving a life. I find encouragement in these stories; they give me hope that there is still much good in this world. But what breaks my heart is that when I read these stories, I am in awe of the heroic acts of these individuals. The integrity they display is above the norm. As I reflect on these stories…

Living our purpose is never within our comfort zone; if so, everyone would be doing it, living their best life while beaming with happiness and satisfaction. It takes courage against fear and a leap of faith into the unknown. Often, we are called to do something, to step outside our little box, and even though we know we need to, we hesitate. We doubt and question, or we list all the logical things of why we shouldn’t. Whether it’s financial, children’s school, job security, or fear of the unknown. The list goes on and on. The first step into our…

Have you heard of the 400-year-old redwood tree in California? You might wonder why this tree is unique. You’ve come across hundreds of trees before. You have probably seen trees that are much older than this one. What makes this aged redwood tree so different is how it fell. See, this tree wasn’t taken down by a storm, or lightning, or even a forest fire. Nope, it was taken down by insects. Little termites devoured it from the inside out. It was able to withstand elements for 400 years, yet it couldn’t overcome what was eating it up from the…