Our house is on the market, we’re preparing to move 45 minutes south, it’s the height of tax season, and Mike can’t lift anything while he waits for hernia surgery. On top of that, my 93‑year‑old father is recovering from a severe fall, and my heart is stretched across the world as people I love navigate frightening, unfamiliar events. In all of this, the practices that usually ground me — writing, reading, reflection — have been harder to reach. Some days it feels like the world is rushing by faster than I can move. I know I’m not the only one carrying a lot right now. If you’re in a season that feels heavy, disorienting, or simply full, you’re welcome to bring that here. This community is a place to show up as you are, steady, scattered, hopeful, overwhelmed, or anything in between. What’s on your plate today, and how are you holding it?

SLEEP! I’ve been know to stand up in the midst of a party (yep, even ones I’ve hosted at my own home) and bid everyone “good night” and ask that the last person to leave lock the door. Sleep is #1 for me. I go to bed at a regular time and get up at a regular time. I like a place for everything and everything in it’s place. Not just any place but a thought out place related to how things will be used. Plus, I’m not a fan of getting off schedule so when I am off schedule I am on a mission to GET IT DONE! Am I hard to live with? Sometimes. 😅 But here’s the thing—this is also how I get results, protect my energy, and stay consistent. Structure gives me freedom. Sleep fuels everything. Systems save my brainpower. I’m sharing this because a lot of people think success comes from doing more, when often it comes from doing things on purpose. Curious—what’s the one non‑negotiable that keeps your life running smoothly? 👇

Congratulations to @Jennie Lakenan who was featured in a Forbes article (Sept. 30th) https://www.forbes.com/sites/rodgerdeanduncan/2025/09/30/your-website-talks-jennie-lakenan-helps-it-say-what-matters/

Are you totally overwhelmed by ChatGPT while trying to design the right prompts❓ Our own @Jennie Lakenan hosted a masterclass today that was totally 🔥 when it comes to how to dig for gold using ChatGPT. Here is a link to YouTube where she spills the tea 🫖 on how she does it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7G9v41y-q0&t=2s

Let's celebrate with @Betsy Moll 💥 Today she posted her first YouTube video on her channel - Your Long Covid Transformation -