life

I love social media. I also love chocolate cake. A lot. That doesn't mean I should eat an entire cake in one sitting. Same goes for screen time.

By focusing on the basics, we elevate our entire lives. Every single day we are alive, whether it's the holidays or a random Wednesday in August, is a big deal.

If we can't take the trip right now, isn't planning it a bit like torture? Well, you might think that's the case. In reality, the research shows otherwise.

Start by being present here and now. Show up for even the smallest moments of you life. That’s where you begin.

The next time a holiday comes around, fight the temptation to minimize it. Celebrate special days. Heck, celebrate every day. Really, aren't they all special?

Life begins to feel shallow if we're not filling it with anything else except ourselves. Reach out to someone you love. Find something to be passionate about.

When you've been operating in one paradigm for so long, making a change can feel unnatural and strange. Do it anyway. It does get better.

However you chose to spend your holiday weekend, I hope it was wonderful. Just a few thoughts on an Easter Sunday.

It was a really great day. The weather was beautiful, spent time with a friend, and life felt good. But, a few days last week? Well, it was a different story.

We have a choice in how we choose to "play our roles" in the lives of our friends, family, and even strangers.

Living in Tyler or Longview means you've got pretty good odds of having an understanding boss who lets you leave work early to catch your son's baseball game or take your daughter to swim lessons. There are other ways too that Texas proves it offers a good work-life balance.

Happy Mother's Day!  Got a quirky mom?  This weekend we're celebrating the quirks, the playfulness, the discipline, the organization, and thoughtfulness, and the love.
And the most important things our moms have ever done for us.  Here's mine.