Chasing After Me

Picture yourself holding a pitcher of water. Now picture yourself trying to fill up a cup with water from the pitcher. And now put your imagination to work…imagine that cup moving around like a fly that you’re trying to swat…speedily heading in every other direction beside the direction you think it might go…at light speed. [...]

Embrace is a powerful word. It’s more than a hug. It’s more than a greeting. It creates an image. It prompts action. It evokes deep emotions. Webster’s definition confirms it: To clasp or hold close with the arms, usually as an expression of affection To surround; enclose To twine around Now add the “-ed” to [...]

One year ago I was packing up boxes at my desk. One year ago I was meeting with people to let them know how much their friendships had meant to me over the years. One year ago I did one most courageous thing I things I’ve ever done…I exchanged a life of routine and predictability [...]

“My name is Natalie. N-A-T-A-L-I-E. I’m four-years-old. What’s your name?” “It’s Dawn. D-A-W-N.” “Hi Dawn! I’m going to call you ‘friend.’” And she did. In the hour I spent with that sweet little girl, she called me “friend” probably 50 times…every single time she spoke with me. I guess if you need a quick reminder [...]

First watch the video (at least the first 30 seconds). Then, let me guess what is going through your head… • That was awesome. • What were they thinking?! • I’d love to do that, but never would. • Why would anyone do that??? • They are definitely crazy! Did I get any of them [...]