“Who we are has already been defined; how we live, share, and embrace it is the breakthrough on our journey.” How many times have you half-jokingly said to someone, “I am trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up“? Why become anything? Why not be the best you that you can be? Everything that you need “to be” already exists within you. You have already been blessed with unique gifts, skills, talents, and abilities....

“Affecting change in your life is solely dependent upon you – give yourself permission to grow and get started!” There are hundreds of reasons to explain why we can’t accomplish something. We can be very creative about all the various scenarios preventing us from finishing what we start; or, stop us from even putting our efforts into gear. In reality, there is only one reason for our inability to engage – us! Today’s blog...

“The impact of your life is measured by how your lessons live on in others.” I have often heard people talk about their “legacy.” And, have participated in numerous conversations tied to the question — ”what is your legacy?” Previously, I considered this a significant, poignant question. However, over time, my perspective on this has changed in a subtle, yet significant, way. What is important to me, regarding my...

“Pursue what is in your heart and waste little time on the things you think you want or replacing what you may have lost.” The other day I was listening to a performance of the song “Desperado.” I have heard this song hundreds of times and it never hit me this way until this time. Desperado is a song about someone who has lived their life on the fences watching opportunities passing by. It warns of chasing dangerous dreams and...

Last week I was sharing with a good friend the challenges I faced through Brandon’s behaviors, experiences, and journey. At one point she commented on my ability to stay focused and keep moving despite the painful distractions these events created. What I shared with her was one of the four powerful lessons of 100 Pedals – embracing responsibility. Despite what has happened or what I experience in my life, it is not my attitude...

“Until you adjust your focus, your perspective and related outcomes will never change.” When younger, I used to get quite a kick out of the hamster in the cage—not that I had one. One moment the hamster would be simply chilling around in his cage, taking the occasional drink from his water bottle. And the next, he would be on his wheel with all levels of energy. When the hamster would get going on that wheel, there was...