The belonging premium

You got the message: “You’re in the club. Congratulations.” The rush is immediate. A flutter in your chest. The corners of your mouth turn upward. Someone chose you. You’re special. Worth it. Except for the price tag, which is steep. Strangely,...

Being the adult

When do the adults need to show up? While we cannot force others to change until they are ready (see the blog, “When Change Happens”), and we must accept that reality, there are situations where, as an adult, you are responsible for making changes to...

Light in dark

When rain falls, we forget the sun exists. When the sun shines, we can’t imagine storms. Success blinds us to future struggles. Crisis makes prosperity feel impossible. “When you’re in one, imagining the other is hard.” This oscillation...

Chaos tax

We crave order but create chaos. Then wonder why our days feel scattered. Chaos isn’t free. It compounds with interest, demanding payment in lost focus, missed opportunities, and depleted energy. The solution isn’t external. It starts with honest...

Messy humans

We forgive ourselves instantly. Others? Not so much. It’s a minor blip when we stumble – “I was tired” or “It was just a bad day.” When others fail, we’re quick to assign character flaws – they’re incompetent,...