Acknowledging the people who have positively impacted us or shaped our lives, can open wonderful conversations and deepen our relationships with those around us. If that is something you haven't done recently, try it this week! May it open up more conversations of appreciation and gratitude in your life.

An ordinary walk home from preschool turns into a profound parenting moment when a 3-year-old asks, “What is a day?” This heartfelt reflection explores the gap between adult assumptions and a child’s understanding. It reminds us that parenting is as much about staying curious as it is about teaching. By pausing, observing, asking questions and connecting with our children’s experiences, we can see the world through their eyes—and rediscover wonder in the everyday.

After 6 failed attempts at building a profitable seafood canning business, I felt entirely discouraged. As I pored over my moves, patterns of how I handled stress and crisis began to emerge. If only I had the insights I do now back when I was navigating professional thunderstorms of epic proportions. It suddenly hit me. Losing in the game equals winning in real life if I learn something more about myself in the process. I'm not trying to beat the game. I'm trying to master