I'm Not Ready Yet...

10/09/24 • 20 min

About a week ago I had an anaphylactic reaction to a wasp sting... something that hasn't happened to me in almost 30 years. I worked hard to focus on the next right steps until I could get the help I needed, AND it became this beautiful reminder that I'm Not Ready to go anywhere. After Lincoln died, it was easy to feel like I wanted to succumb to the cold and dark. I promise you, all you need to do is focus on the next right thing... hold on a little bit longer, and if you're open to it, you will be given a gift. This is my challenge to you... to transform that/those experiences that feel dark and heavy into something so meaningful that it will make you WANT to be here. You are needed... and you are enough. <3
If you'd like to send me, or Lincoln, a note, please feel free to write us at [email protected]. You can also use the new Fan Mail option to send me a note. I'd love to hear recommendations for another episode, if you'd like to be a guest, or if there is anyway I can help. Please leave your name and/or email if you'd like a reply as it comes through anonymously.

Until we meet again <3

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It's OK to not be OK...

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We're currently going through some challenges as a company during my day job, and during a leadership meeting today, advice was given about being and modeling strong leadership and what our people need right now... and frankly, that just made me angry. If I've learned anything over the last six years navigating grief, it's that it's OK to be mad, and sad, and angry... it's OK to feel frustrated, annoyed, and overwhelmed... AND it's OK to share it with others. So here is to me, and to any of you who are feeling not OK. Phone a friend, discuss the challenges, then find some productive ways to cope... because on the other end of all of those feelings will come gratitude for all the things that are going right.
Apple Podcasts now has a new feature called FanMail! You can text the show and offer your thoughts, suggestions, or if you'd like to be a guest. Just be sure to leave a name and email if you'd like to hear back from me. Or, if you'd like to leave Lincoln a note, you can always contact him (me) at [email protected].

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Suffering Well

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During mass this weekend, Fr. Bryan had a moving homily around suffering... how life is full of it, and yet, we can find ways to suffer well. Suffering well doesn't mean that we suffer less... it means suffering with purpose, dignity, and awareness. Today I dive into 5 core methods of suffering well. All of them share threads through each of my episodes whether it's been my own thoughts or the shared experiences of my amazing guests. I hope in hearing more around what suffering can look like, and how it can bring deeper meaning for you, you can find the broader human experience... the connection we all have, and feel a little less alone.
As a side note, this is my last episode of Season 2 - 2024. I'll be taking the next few months to work through some challenges at work, start reading a bit more, and interviewing some amazing people for season 3. I look forward to sharing again in 2025. If you'd like to be a guest, have an idea for the show, or would like to offer some words of encouragement, please use the "text the show" feature and include your name, number and/or email, and a brief message and I'll get back to you! Otherwise, you can always reach out to me via [email protected].
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