We need to recreate a culture that allows us to be human; to be real about our struggles in this increasingly chaotic world; and encourages us to embrace our challenges as powerful teaching moments.

It is impossible to have depth in our experiences and connections with others unless we can first discover depth within ourselves.

What lies have I been telling myself? What challenges have I avoided dealing with? What emotions am I not acknowledging? What do I need to take responsibility for and who do I need to apologize to? What do I need to communicate to someone that I have been avoiding? What agreements have I failed to keep? 

Discovering what is fulfilling is a trial and error process, and often, a lifelong journey. Many things may bring you fulfillment, and these evolve, grow, and change as you change. But the only way to know if you truly enjoy something is to DO it and to see how you like it. Adjust as necessary.

One of my deepest regrets comes from reflecting on how I have treated people over the years. I wasn’t always very kind, and I took for granted others’ love, time, and energy. At the core, I have always cared a lot about people, but I was selfish, unaware, and often disregarded the impact my actions had on others.