Several years ago, I wrote an article about the importance of gratitude. I'm posting it again because this is the season when we think about expressing gratitude. However, I hope it helps you take some daily actions that move you to think about what you are grateful for every day.

Join me as I share the story of the Turbo Pickle and other ways that gratitude changed my life. My story may change yours.

In an article I wrote in September 2024, titled The Five-Year Lesson, I detailed how I transitioned from not nurturing relationships to consistently engaging in them. In the latter half of 2025, I've experienced the wisdom of that five-year lesson. I'm glad I listened to God and myself and took some challenging steps, even though it seemed like just another thing on my very full plate.

Join me as I share what has happened and how even though things can't be perfect, they can be wonderful!

This week, I had an experience that brought to mind the importance of letting our kids know, daily, that we see them and that they matter. It brought back many memories of families I have worked with, parents I have mentored, and the huge impact I've seen when moms and dads learn to 'see' their kids during the mundane moments of every day.

A universal human need is to matter, especially to those we love. We can all satisfy this need for others, especially in our families, in simple ways. When our children or others we cross paths with feel seen, it builds confidence and strengthens a sense of self-worth. It brings moments of joy. But what does it mean to see someone? I experienced this kind of 'seeing' this week.

Join me as I share what happened and how you can share it with your family.