This month we’ve been talking about slow progress, long preparation, and holding onto vision when the days feel harder than we expected.

But now the question is different:

How do we live differently because of what we’ve learned?

This week’s Sifting Life Together isn’t about doing more. It’s about carrying these lessons into our everyday lives — with less pressure, more steadiness, and a little more trust in the pace our lives actually require.

If January stretched you, slowed you, or asked for more patience than you planned… this one’s for you.

Two weeks ago, I wrote about the stretches of the Rocky Mountain Express, built in the 1880s, where workers could lay only five feet of track in a day. Five feet—after hours of backbreaking labor. Progress so small it must have felt invisible……
How did they keep going?
How do you keep going in seasons of life that are slow and difficult to navigate?

This week I learned an unexpected lesson about slow progress from a documentary I thought would just be “pretty scenery.”

Some days, five feet forward is still real progress.

Where in your life are you being asked to stay with the work, even when it feels slow?

Every trip eventually ends — but have you ever noticed we never really come home the same?

In today’s Sfting Life Together, I sharing a reflection about the little pieces of peace we bring home with us… and what they quietly remind us of when life speeds back up.

Ever notice that the steps you’re most afraid to take are often the ones that matter most? Here’s how my clients - and myself - are walking through conflict.

Ever tried on 50+ bras and walked away with nothing but crushed hope and a husband wondering how tiny strips of fabric cost $70?

Yeah. Same.

Today’s story isn’t really about bras (okay, it kind of is).

It’s about what happens when the thing you’ve always done stops working…..

And you’re forced to try something new, awkward, or slightly uncomfortable.

Like shopping online. Or leaning into personal growth — the kind that doesn’t come with a guarantee or return policy.

It's funny. It’s honest. And it might just be the nudge you need.

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What do a dark restroom, a locked door, and a moment of panic reveal about how we get stuck?

Find out in this week’s blog moment.

I thought I was afraid. Turns out, I was just out of alignment.

This week’s story might speak to you if you’ve been circling a decision or second-guessing your next step.

Sometimes the best getaways don’t involve travel at all.

This week’s message is a gentle nudge to slow down, savor what’s simple, and let the weekend be exactly what you need it to be.

A small shift in my evening routine made a big shift in how I showed up for the people I love. Read here to learn what I did.

The message in this week’s blog is about recognizing quiet kinds of struggle—and discovering the strength and purpose that come when we stop running from it.

Sometimes, we don’t need a full reset—just a small shift. This week, let's talk about finding flow, fresh starts, and a new way to see change.

Have you ever struggled to find inspiration? Sometimes, the best ideas come when we stop chasing them. Let go, slow down, and let creativity flow.

Discover how adaptability, like water’s natural transitions, helps us navigate life’s unexpected moments with purpose and grace.

In my social posts this week, I’ve been exploring the balance between planning and spontaneity. In today’s blog, I share a Christmas holiday story that taught me how to embrace that balance—and the unexpected joy it brought.

Discover how finding spontaneity within your plans can lead to lasting memories.

Are your traditions serving you—or just following you? Reflect on the joy of intentional choices and the freedom of new beginnings.

What if ‘after the holidays’ is holding you back? Start building momentum for your 2025 goals today—no magic required

During the Christmas holiday season, discover the joy in receiving and how it completes the circle of giving. It’s a gift you can continue to give the whole year through.

This season, let go of holiday 'rules' that add stress. Discover how to focus on traditions that bring joy and create lasting memories.

Gratitude and dreams can coexist. Discover how finding peace today empowers the vision for tomorrow.