Journal Entry for 4/13/2026 Happy Monday! Before you dive into your inbox, phone messages, "to-do" list, start making phone calls, or put fires out, take a second to just be present.It's easy to feel like life is moving at a pace we weren't meant to keep. Remember - you are not a robot. You're not a race horse. You are nobody's obedient pet. Life is not a Merry-go-Round. You're the leader of the pack.   FIND YOUR CENTER Your office is not an Urgent Care Center. Get energized before giving your energy away. Today is not a Marathon Race. Use your Head; not Your Feet. Focus on one thing with intention.  Divide and conquer with kindness. Observe what's going on outside. Are trees rushing to grow and open their buds? Be real! Good things take quality time. Trust yourself - you are not progra... 04/13/2026

Journal Entry for 4/15/2026 Among the things you can give and stillkeep are your smile, your word, anda grateful heart.~Zig Ziglar   Zig Ziglar’s journey is a classic "rags-to-riches" story rooted in the hardships of the American South during the Great Depression. His transformation from a struggling salesman to a global motivational icon was driven by a shift in mindset—realizing that success is built more on character than on technique.Ziglar was born in 1926 (Hilary Hinton Ziglar). He grew up in Yazoo City, Mississippi, during the height of the Great Depression. His early life was defined by significant loss and poverty. At the age of five, his father died of a stroke. Two days later, his young sister passed away. His mother raised him with a fifth-grade education - he often credited... 04/15/2026

Today was one of those “you’ve got to be kidding me” travel prep days… until it turned into a win thanks to ChatGPT!I was trying to complete my declaration documents for my trip to Punta Cana (which, by the way, must be done before you can even get your boarding pass 😳). And of course… I kept running into problem after problem.So I turned to ChatGPT and asked, “What in the world am I doing wrong?” Within seconds, I had a clear, step-by-step troubleshooting guide. First tip? These forms don’t always play nicely with Google, Safari works better. Who knew?!I switched browsers… still no luck.Back to ChatGPT for Plan B. This time, I was guided to double-check everything in my profile in my United App, and sure enough, there it was… a tiny glitch causing a big headache. When I renewed my Glob... 04/12/2026

I recently came across a question by Mary Oliver:“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”It stopped me in my tracks.Time has a way of quietly moving forward, days turning into weeks, weeks into years, until suddenly we realize just how quickly it all passes. And in that realization comes something powerful: awareness. A gentle nudge to pause, reflect, and ask ourselves if we are truly living with intention.What do I want to do with my time?Who do I want to spend it with?What moments do I want to create, remember, and hold close?For me, the answer is clear.I want to slow down enough to truly notice life… to stop and smell the roses more often. To be fully present with my family and friends, the people who fill my life with love, laughter, and meaning.And... 04/13/2026