“The self is not something ready-made, but something in continuous formation through choice of action.” -John Dewey Your authentic life will continually evolve. It’ll require you to evolve from the person you once were to the person you were meant to be. And then with experiences, meeting new people, and listening to your curiosity, you will discover new possibilities that you never knew existed. It’s kind of like climbing to the top of a mountain, thinking you’ve conquered your greatest...

This afternoon, I walked by an office suite that used to be the office of a woman who passed away earlier this year after a battle with cancer–a battle that very few in the office building knew she was facing. She elected not to do chemo or radiation, so to those of us not in the know, there was no reason to suspect she was sick. I didn’t know her very well, but every time we’d pass each other in the hallway, we’d say hello, ask how each other was doing, and then go on with our day. Each...

“Instructions for living a life. Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.” - Mary Oliver “Tell about it.” I don’t think enough people share their stories, which are full of experiences, lessons, and insights that might benefit others. What if your experience, good or bad, could help someone else learn something important sooner than they would have without hearing from you? There are many ways to share your story--blog, audio, photography, music, or even just mentorship. It can be...