Even when everything seems to be going well…when I feel aligned, grounded, and at peace…my mind can wander into darkness. And it frustrates me. Because the truth is, I feel deeply blessed. I have a wonderful family. Beautiful friendships. I’m doing the work. I love helping others feel joy, groundedness, and inner peace. And yet…my mind still goes there.

This week, as many are honoring Passover and Easter—times of reflection, renewal, and new beginnings—I found myself turning inward. Not to the traditions, although I cherish them. Not to the rituals, though they bring comfort and connection. But to something deeper. A quiet awareness… that within each of us, there is a spirit. A presence that watches, that gently guides, that reminds us who we are beneath the noise.

What a scary experience I had this week. I gave a two-minute talk at an eWomenNetwork chapter event…just two minutes. That’s it. And somehow, those two minutes felt more intimidating than any workshop I’ve ever led. The interesting part? I won that speaking opportunity the month before—and from the moment I found out, I went straight into freak-out mode. For an entire month. I even attended a two-day speaking workshop (Speakonomics) just to feel more prepared. I practiced.

Meditation isn’t always easy for me. Like many of us, my mind can be a busy place. There’s often a long list of things that need to be done. Projects I’m working on. Deadlines. Responsibilities. The quiet hum of worry about what might not get finished. Fear, doubt, and endless to-do lists can quickly fill the mind and make it challenging to truly settle in. But this day was different.

When emotions rise quickly — especially fear or frustration — they can hijack us before we even realize what’s happening. And afterward, we’re often left feeling worse, replaying the moment and thinking about what we wish we had done differently.

My eyes popped open this morning at 3:30 a.m., and my mind was already racing — reviewing my to-do list (including this Friday Flow!). Today is a full one. Day two of Speakonomics, a workshop presented by eWomenNetwork (of which I’m a member). When it wraps at 4:00, I’ll head to my mom’s to visit with my brother and sister-in-law who are in from Tennessee. And then… dinner, dancing, and fun.

Stability. Environment. Love. Friendship For Growth, Grace, and the Greater Good Most afternoons around 2:00, I get the “dropsies.” I’m usually up by 5:30 am, so by then my body starts waving a little white flag. Brain fog. Yawning. Disengaging. All I want is a nap. Sound familiar? So what do you do when you’ve got a list of “to-do’s” you want to turn into “ta-da’s”… but you have zero energy to get there? Here’s my advice: STOP. Be still. Step away from your computer. Listen

2026 has been quite a year so far. So much turmoil permeates our TV, social media feeds, communities, and everyday conversations. It feels like it’s everywhere. These environmental factors invade our thoughts and emotions, and even though most of it is out of our control, it’s so easy to get caught up in it all. And when I do, it takes a toll.

Hanukkah celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and freedom over oppression. I, along with Jews around the world, am lighting candles this week in honor of the tradition. But this year, it's with a heavy heart, as we mourn the loss of at least 15 Jews gunned down by a father and son in Australia while Jewish friends and families celebrated the first night of Hanukkah on a beautiful beach.

When the chaos of daily life feels overwhelming, this thought is an earthly perspective that brings me back to center and helps me let go.