They say, if you want to be kind to yourself, give yourself advice that you would offer to a friend in the same situation. Parental advice anyone?

My secret to growth has always been intentional reflection on the experiences I’m having at each stage of life. It’s a gift I’m trying to pass on.

It’s my responsibility to create a rhythm for my life that nurtures me, that brings me joy, that allows me to flourish, even, given the weight of things I’m carrying. Shauna Niequist

What is the real cost of achieving “the American Dream” for black families and is it worth it?

Staying tight is a choice. In any relationship, you have to choose to grow together.

What if we could bottle up all the good things about summer, the pace, the lightness, the fun, and bring that into our school year lives? How might we do that?

The list of things that I haven’t quite learned is endless. But I’m learning to cut myself some slack on that though, because after all, isn’t learning the point of living?

What traveling cross country taught us about the state of our country.

Everyone at any point in time has the opportunity to provide a miracle for someone else. You’ve just got to be open to it.

Time seems to be playing a fun little trick on us all right?