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It’s the story of seeing one through to fullness, wholeness, and publishing. For years, people have said to me, You should write a book... And every time, I’d smile, because I had thought about it long before anyone else said it out loud. So I tried.Six times. Each attempt began with passion and possibility, and each one ended midstream. I didn’t know then what I know now. Writing and publishing a book can be a tumultuous journey. Many never cross the finish line. I was one o

What Valentine’s Day Taught Me About Worthiness One year in my early twenties, Valentine’s Day felt like torture. There was no special person in my life, and I quietly translated that into one painful conclusion: I must not be worthy. At work, I watched co-workers proudly place freshly delivered flowers on their desks. Mine stayed bare. I smiled and commented on how beautiful the bouquets were, breathing in their fragrance as if I were part of the celebration. But inside, som

While attending the funeral of a longtime friend who died unexpectedly on Valentine’s Day, I overheard someone say, “He lived fully right up until he died.” That sentence has stayed with me. It got me thinking about something I’ve been quietly exploring lately — the difference between a fully lived life and a half-lived one. What is a half-lived life? I don’t see it as being about accomplishment or failure. I think it has more to do with presence and how closely you follow th