The Pie Buddy
A young volunteer looked me square in the eyes and said, “I’m going to be your buddy.” What followed was a lesson in confidence, kindness, and how small moments—like serving pie together—can remind us who we are and who we’ve always been.
The Front Yard
Most days I sit in the back, where it’s quiet and safe. But one morning, I moved to the front yard—and everything felt different. Two red cardinals and three blue jays reminded me that belonging and beauty often appear when we step into the light and let life see us back.
Out of Habit
Sometimes the smallest everyday moments hold up a mirror to our lives. What used to work might not work anymore, and that’s okay. Growth begins in the pause between reaction and reflection, and sometimes it takes a spilled drink to remind us to laugh, learn, and let go.
A Lesson From King and The Washing Machine
What I learned that morning was not about laundry or even about patience. It was about how easy it is to lose perspective when things stop working the way we expect. Life rarely asks for perfection, but it always invites presence. The small act of slowing down, breathing, and trying again is often what moves us forward. The Science of Kindness shows that moments of frustration can become opportunities for regulation and growth.
When we choose patience instead of anger, the brain’s amygdala quiets, allowing the prefrontal cortex—the center of reasoning, empathy, and problem solving—to take the lead. Kindness, then, becomes more than a moral choice; it becomes a neurological advantage. In leadership, the same is true. Teams stall. Projects pause. People get stuck. Great leaders do not force momentum; they create conditions for renewal.