Like many kids, I often fantasized about the extraordinary power of unassisted flight and what that limitless freedom might feel like. Lying bored in bed, I would gaze out my window mesmerized by birds coasting gracefully on wind currents, jealousy surging inside. If only I too could sprout magnificent wings and take to the open skies unfettered! Continue reading
Dear 20-year-old me, I'm writing to you from 15 years in your future with some critical advice I truly wish someone had shared when I was just starting my independent adult life. While you have sparkling ambitions, talents I know will unfold beautifully, and the wide-open world within reach - I also remember vividly the self-doubt, overwhelm at the countless diverging paths before me, and this aching desire to figure it all out immediately. Continue reading
A Metaphor for Personal Transformation In the intricate dance of nature, the journey of a dragonfly from nymph to soaring adult serves as a poignant metaphor for personal transformation and growth. Just as these remarkable creatures undergo a series of stages, individuals, too, can embrace change and emerge with newfound strength and resilience. Continue reading
Dear Twenty-Something, I'm writing you from a few seasons ahead as someone now in my mid-30s reflecting on my earlier adult years. While still fresh with passion, idealism and hungry determination characterizing this decade - I recall it also held scary spikes of uncertainty about securing my place successfully on life's adult stage. Continue reading
Embarking on the journey to financial fitness is a transformative endeavor that empowers individuals to take control of their financial destinies. Budgeting and wealth-building serve as the compass and roadmap on this road to financial well-being. Continue reading