Do you remember how awkward it was to learn how to ride a bicycle? It took all kinds of effort to keep from falling. One over-correction after another, we zigged and we zagged, careening forward to keep our balance. The ride was harrowing! We either fell to the ground, or found a way to keep […]

Sometimes the kindest and most compassionate thing you can do for yourself is take something away. Self care isn’t always something you have to add to your calendar. The next time your mind is full of thoughts of being too busy or there not being enough time, remember that’s just a story. It may be time […]

Growth is easy when things are going smoothly, but there’s a gritty side we don’t often share. Instead of an insta-perfect glow, my growth arrived today with bags under my eyes and clammy palms.   Doing the inner work to keep my fears at bay feels like swimming in deep, icy water. How can you […]

“You become what you practice.” That little tidbit from my inner voice greeted me when I opened my eyes this morning.  It didn’t take long to recognize its truth. When I ran most days, I became a runner.  When I used my camera most days, I became a photographer.  When I taught every day, I […]

The desert has a lot to teach us about creating space for something new. It was a chilly October morning. I remember the moment I arrived at this vista.  The vast expanse of the desert took my breath away.  The sun rose quickly behind my right shoulder, painting the distant rock formations with light. Looking […]

Dear Reader, Change is happening and I need to run something by you. If you’ve been reading my recent emails, you’ll know that I have committed to writing a daily blog, Laura’s Daily Letter, starting the first of the year. I’m inspired by leaders I admire – particularly Seth Godin and Dian Griesel, who both […]

I couldn’t sleep last night. Looking back, I can see the four dystopian punches that knocked me out. What were they? A powerful combination of images and words. 1. Friday night, we saw the powerful and raw movie 1917 on the big screen. 2. I’m reading The Testaments, Margaret Atwood’s continuation of The Handmaid’s Tale. […]

It’s the beginning of the new year. The resolution races have begun. New year, new you! Better you! Slimmer you! Richer you! Younger you!?!?? How about this year we choose Sustainable You! instead. The results of a sustainable you are very different: Less frantic, more grounded. Less disruption, more flow. Less stress, more growth. Less […]

Do you have a new initiative for the new decade? As much as I’m not a fan of New Years resolutions, I do love a new initiative. The beginning of a new decade can be a catalyst, but so can any other day. What’s the difference between a resolution and an initiative? Initiatives are a […]

Real truth is often counterintuitive. I know everyone is infatuated with resolutions and goal setting at this time of year, but what’s important to me is that you take on this new decade in a healthy and sustainable way. Your life is not meant to be spent chasing a new you, despite what the big […]