Create A Life You Love

In the midst of a lot of challenges, decisions, and overwhelm that people are experiencing around me, and that at times threaten to pull me under as well, this little practice is making a difference.

Combined with the “movement snacks” I enjoy throughout the day, this little practice is helping me raise my mood and vibration, even in moments when I start to feel cluttered or pulled in multiple directions, or even tempted to pull back in fear of not being liked or not doing something well.

This practice begins with two words:

Joyful intention.

Moment to moment, segment by segment throughout my day, whenever I start to feel “the muck” or that I “need to” or “should do” something – rather than just constantly pushing through, I’m taking a moment to choose to show up, act, speak, message with joyful intention.

I’m finding it’s a practice.

Not something I do perfectly, but something I can choose whenever I think of it.

And this little practice is already raising my “baseline” mood and energy, and how I flow from one part of my day to another, in a new way.

Today is day one.

Stepping forward with joyful intention.

Making it the “ingredient” I carry with me into the actions and interactions of my day.

Curious, is there a “new” practice you’re bringing into your day on purpose as we start the month of October?

Ever feel like no matter how much you learn or try to implement…it still feels like you’re behind?

There’s so much information out there — strategies, supplements, protocols, podcasts — especially when you’re someone who cares deeply about doing life well. And what if you’re raising kids, have clients, or are mentoring others? The pressure to keep up or find the “right answers” keeps building.

I say this as someone trained at MIT to process huge amounts of data. And even I’ve found myself in seasons where all the input feels overwhelming. Where instead of clarity, I feel scattered. Like I’m running to keep up, but unsure if I’m actually moving forward.

What’s helped me? The willingness to step away, even for a few minutes.

A walk. A quiet pause. A conversation with Rachelle over lunch that grounds and reconnects me.

In those moments, the noise settles, and often the clarity I’ve been searching for rises to the surface.

Sometimes it’s a thought. Sometimes it’s a conversation or a phrase in a book.

But it always starts with space.

What helps you clear the noise and come back to center?

Let’s make room to breathe again.

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Slow down…to go fast.  Sounds paradoxical, doesn’t it! But how many of us find ourselves doing a lot of “busy work” – kind of like a fly buzzing around on social media with lots of tasks and lots to “get done” each day, and yet not feeling like we’re really progressing or changing much?

Or even if we get some things done, we find ourselves spinning plates and not sure how long we can sustain the way we’re doing things.
These are some of the thoughts that stirred in me the other morning in the garden as I took a moment to savor the breakfast casserole Rachelle made for me – before picking up a book to read. (She was dropping our son at morning music camp)

What if we actually slowed down?  Got clear, purposeful, and intentional, and actually focused on the one, two, or three things that moved something forward in what matters most to us in the next segment of our day?

Kind of like an ocean wave – we don’t necessarily think of waves as “fast”, but when they build, they become powerful and nothing can stop their momentum.

As you take a moment at this mid-point in the year, what’s something intentional you could practice daily to slow down, get clear, and build your own wave of momentum that even with small daily steps to begin with, could become unstoppable over time?

Slow down…to go fast.  

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You lie awake at night knowing you’re giving so much… and still feeling like it’s not enough. The to-do list is endless, the people you love need more than you feel you have to give, and somewhere along the way, you got pushed to the edge of your own life. You crave clarity, energy, and peace—but all you feel is tired.
Ever feel like you’re giving everything… and still falling short?

You lie awake at night knowing you’re giving so much… and still feeling like it’s not enough. The to-do list is endless, the people you love need more than you feel you have to give, and somewhere along the way, you got pushed to the edge of your own life. You crave clarity, energy, and peace—but all you feel is tired.

I’ve been there. As a dad of seven, former family doc, and home-based entrepreneur for years growing alongside my wife Rachelle through one new season after another, I’ve often felt the pressure build. The roles, the pace, the people, the myriad decisions both small and large — all feel important. But none of it is sustainable without a reset and ongoing renewal.

Here are three simple shifts that help me start showing up again with peace and presence when I get off track or feel overwhelmed:

1) Pause to listen, not hustle. Some of the most life-giving changes begin when you stop rushing to keep up. Here’s where a simple pause to breathe can make a big difference. I often like to do this with my hand over my heart with a simple prayer or moment of gratitude especially when I find myself rushing from task to task, or impatiently waiting for my computer or a task to complete.

2) Let love—not guilt—lead. What if your worth isn’t tied to how much you do, but how fully you show up? Reflect on this a moment.

3) Clarity often follows connection. One honest conversation—with your spouse, a friend, or God—can lift more weight than a dozen tasks checked off. Reconnecting with Rachelle during the day and beginning and ending my day with my own prayer/meditation and reflection time has been a powerful way for me to reconnect to what matters most and reset my course.

As we approach the weekend and the end of the first half of 2025, what part of you has been asking to slow down… and be heard? What’s one step you can take today to reconnect and renew?

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Ever feel all jumbled up inside at the end of your day – and not sure how you feel about your day?

Here’s a quick tip:

Tonight when your head hits the pillow, take note of one or two “highlights” from your day.

Something you feel good about that makes you smile.

It could be really simple – a moment when you felt good, a laugh, a smile, a hug – maybe someone else you appreciated or blessed.

Or maybe you remember you did get something done that was challenging you and now you’re glad it’s done.

Rather than ending the day jumbled up inside, take note of a highlight from you day – remember it, smile at it, feel thankful for it, even celebrate it.

Try that tonight as you end your day.

Then do it again…and again…for the next 7 days.

See what this simple yet powerful practice does for you!

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