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Points of Connection

If you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or lonely, Points of Connection helps you discover more peace, purpose, and connection.

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Here's what I did differently this time

Hi Reader, I really hoped I'd be able to walk yesterday. Here's why: Last year I ran my first 10k. And even though I finished, I was in tons of pain. I could barely finish the race and walk back to the car.It was the kind of pain that makes you think, Did I break my body? The kind of pain that might make someone else say, Why on earth would you ever do that again? But here's the thing about me. If something is hard but it's aligned to a larger goal or vision. I won't let the pain or challenge...

tree on roof

Hi Reader, A tree fell on our house. That’s not a metaphor. A large maple tree literally split and landed on the roof recently. We had just gotten home from a social event and a date night when our neighbor came over to give us the news. A significant portion of the tree had cracked and fallen—but it was still partially attached, so it hadn’t crashed through. Unlucky… but also kind of lucky that there was no serious rupture on our roof. This is a stressful event; however...I didn’t spiral...

kintsugi bowl, pottery with cracks filled with gold

Hi Reader,Welcome to the short & sweet edition of Points of Connection—delivered every 2nd and 4th Tuesday. This is your quick moment to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most. I’ll share what’s been helpful in my own life and work, along with one or two thoughtful resources you might find useful too. You’ve probably seen those beautiful Japanese bowls repaired with gold. It’s called kintsugi, and it’s the art of mending broken pottery in a way that honors the cracks instead of...