Choosing a word for the year is a practice full of power. It channels your brain and gives it intention. There are reasons for choosing a word, personal, professional, emotional or spiritual. There are no reasons better than others, but I encourage you to choose one. Post it in places that you frequent, your office, bathroom mirror, refrigerator, or car dashboard. Let your brain strive for something powerful and purposeful this year.

We think we know best, but it is amazing how much we can learn from our kids. These teenagers that create so much angst, can actually teach us some incredibly valuable lessons. When we loosen our grip on needing to be right, how can we grow from being open.

In the spirit of giving thanks, I offer you an opportunity to thank yourself first. This exercise may create discomfort in considering these questions, but it may also bring you time to reflect in a new and powerful way. I encourage you to give this gift to yourself as you begin a season of pouring out.

It is way past time to show yourself some love on Valentine’s Day and every day! Self love is the greatest gift you can give yourself and those that are in your life. When we love ourselves, we can offer others that best version. We cannot give what we do not own, so pour into you in abundance and watch your life flourish with love.