What a crooked, scraggly pine tree taught me about living simply and finding joy. I'm thrilled to be over at No Sidebar today sharing a message that I keep learning over and over. Teaser below...! -- The other day as I drove by, something sparkly caught my eye. That scraggly pine tree was proudly …
Best of TED 2015: 6 Amazing Talks for Purposeful Women
2015 had some incredible TED talks to offer. As has become my tradition, I've listened to dozens over the year and have chosen the talks that impacted me the most—and that I think will impact you as well! I love how each TED I listen to seems to bring out the courageous inside of me. They make me …
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Interested in Writing for The Life On Purpose Movement?
The Life On Purpose Movement is about helping women live happier, more connected lives. I'm drawn to writing that is based in story—personal experience—because it draws readers in in an emotional way, and I tend prefer to explore ideas rather than preach them. ;) If you're interested in …
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My Hopes for the New Year—For You and For Me
The place was fuller than usual, so I couldn't take my favorite seat in the corner, facing the window. I sat in the middle of the bustling coffee shop, Christmas songs and easy conversation filling the room. Over the top of my laptop, I watched a 96-year-old woman sit with an un-cracked newspaper …
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2015 Wrap-Up and a THANK YOU!
It was another fun, meaningful, and productive year here at Let Why Lead! (My fourth, in fact!) This year I published 66 posts (down from 122 last year!), wrote for four other websites, did more editing for other bloggers, grew my friendships with other writers in my niche, wrote a series on …
This Is Our Love Story (And Maybe Yours Too)
We're a decade into our love story. It started with a boy who appeared on my doorstep during my sophomore year of college. Last night, that same boy tiptoed into our sons' bedroom and did a math app with one son while the other snoozed soundly in his bed. Tonight, that same boy who proposed with …
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