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One hour. I have just one hour. I spend a few minutes putting away groceries, a few more minutes returning some long overdue emails. 45 minutes left. Should I clean the kitchen? Should I write a blog post? Try to scribble a few notes for a chapter in the book…

I have been staring at a blank page for the past thirty minutes and I can’t figure out why. I’ve gotten up to get myself not one, but two cups of coffee. I’ve watched Heidi (Teddy’s goldfish) swim around his tank for a little while. I’ve watched Brock Stettman (Jackson’s…

“Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place.” – Kurt Vonnegut In…

Several times a week, I wake early and tiptoe downstairs. I lace up my sneakers, stretch out my legs, and I run. I don’t run particularly fast or for long distances, but in my head, I am a runner.  I feel strong and balanced. I feel healthy and liberated. I…