Dear Avery, Your cousin, Ryder, is wise beyond his years. At 2 years old, he started reading small words. Then at 3 he started reading road signs, song titles, and car logos. Now at 4, he understands that he is not his thoughts. He has already recognized that he is not his thoughts! Let meContinue reading ““But my brain tells me something different than my heart” says my 4-year old son”
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Career Reset: Embracing Change in Middle Age
Dear Avery, What does it feel like to start your career over in middle age? Well, the company I just left after 14 years, taught more about life that I’m reflecting on now. I’m not just talking about business acumen, how to prepare a PowerPoint presentation, or about email etiquette. It was so much moreContinue reading “Career Reset: Embracing Change in Middle Age”
Earth Day: my favorite reusable household items
Dear Avery, Today is Earth Day! We live on such a remarkable planet and we should do every little thing we can to keep it as such. This year, I’ve really made a concerted effort to start using reusable products around the house and everyday products so we can cut back on the amount ofContinue reading “Earth Day: my favorite reusable household items”
Those 3 little words: “I hear you”
Dear Avery, If Oprah was a leader of a cult, I would join in an instant. Almost every time I listen to her, I get an “ah ha” moment. She always brings a sense of clarity – whether it’s her own quote or a topic she is interviewing someone on. And it happened again today.Continue reading “Those 3 little words: “I hear you””
It’s time to quiet the ego
Dear Avery, 2020 was a very noisy year. Opinions were escalated and feelings were hurt. Families and friendships reached tipping points across the world — and the notion of “I’m right and you’re wrong” spread like wild fire. All because we let our EGO get the better of us (myself included). It’s time to quietContinue reading “It’s time to quiet the ego”
With Love, Aunt Megs 