Category: Relationships
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Gratitude at the Table
We still try to eat dinner together as a family as often as we can. Some weeks, it’s easier than others. Schedules fill up fast, and life pulls us in different directions. But we keep coming back to the table—without the TV on, without phones, just food and conversation. Years ago, I read The Happiness… Read more
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The Practice of Listening (Like, Really Listening)
When I first started my journey to be more present, the very first word that came to mind was: listening. It sounds simple, right? But let’s be honest—real, focused listening can be surprisingly hard. Even for me. Especially in the middle of a busy day, when my mind is racing ahead, juggling tasks, and mentally… Read more
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Escaping the Twilight Zone (With a Little Help From My Friends)
OK, I’m putting this out there: Have you ever found yourself in what feels like the Twilight Zone? Not the old TV show—I’m talking about that mental fog you slip into when your brain is overloaded, you’re juggling too much, and your body is technically present, but your mind is three tabs deep into unfinished… Read more
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The Time to Be Present Is Always Now
Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the why behind this project—not just why I started it, but why I continue to return to it, again and again. The answer is simple, and it’s the same every time: Because being present changes everything. It changes how we show up for the people we love.It changes how we… Read more
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A Present From the Heart
These past couple of weeks have been full. Work, family, obligations—life hasn’t slowed down, and the to-do list seems to keep multiplying. But in the midst of all that motion, something simple stopped me in my tracks and grounded me in the best way. Alexandra—my sweet, expressive, always-feeling daughter—has a way of delivering these unexpected… Read more
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Finding Your Anchor: Staying Present in a Distracted World
Even for me—someone who’s built a whole project around being present—it’s still incredibly easy to slip into the distractions of everyday life. Emails, meetings, texts, endless scrolling… they pull at our attention constantly. And even when we want to slow down, be present, and really live in the moment—it takes effort. Honestly, it’s a lot… Read more
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I Love My Sister (And I’m So Grateful for Her)
We’re heading out on a family vacation with my sister and her crew, and I could not be more excited. It’s the kind of trip that promises laughter, chaos, good food, shared memories—and maybe even a few late-night talks after the kids crash. Honestly, it’s going to feel like five Sunday dinners in a row,… Read more
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What Does Time Well Spent Mean to You—Today?
Think back to a moment when you felt completely fulfilled at the end of the day. A time when you said to yourself: That was worth it. That mattered. That felt right. What were you doing? Time is one of our most precious, non-renewable resources—and yet it’s so easy to spend it without even realizing… Read more
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The Power of a Real Conversation
Some of my most treasured memories have come from the simplest of moments—like sitting shoulder-to-shoulder in a restaurant booth, deep in conversation with my daughter. I remember when she was four, telling me—completely seriously—that she had a periscope in her brain, “just like the pirates,” so she could see through things. She described the inside… Read more
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Unplugged, Present, and Fully Alive
Not long ago, I signed on for the National Day of Unplugging. At first, I’ll admit—I was a little unsure. A full 24 hours with no phone, no laptop, no TV? My type-A, tech-connected brain was already twitching at the thought. But I also knew I needed it. So I committed. I left my phone… Read more