Here is my jar with polished stones. It’s only 12 years worth; not because that’s all I hope to live, but because I want to grow, and become more creative, connected, stronger, and healthier from now until my seventieth birthday (12 years from this June). I want to hyper-focus on these things now, so that the last 25-30 years of my life can hold wonderful possibilities. (It should be fun to put 10 years of stones back and re-start the jar 3 more times!🤞🏼🍀)

When life feels hard, cut down on the overthinking—and start over-thanking! This week focus more on what you have to be grateful about. Write some "I am grateful... and so I ______" statements. Share these statements + the various things you're grateful about... down below! Train yourself to be a gratitude collector of joyful moments. - The way your dog greets you like you’re a Beatles reunion tour - The smell of rain on a warm pavement - That first sip of coffee that tastes like a high-five to your soul These aren’t just consolation prizes while you wait for the big win. They’re real-deal happiness—hidden in plain sight. - You’ve got 1,440 minutes in a day. Use at least five of them to focus on gratitude.

Hey, amazing humans! It's that time of the week where we dive deep into our core value treasure chest and pull out a gem that's going to sparkle our path ahead. This week, we're all about AUTHENTICITY! What’s Authenticity Really About? Authenticity is about being your you-iest version of you. It’s about aligning your actions so tightly with your beliefs, that you couldn’t possibly get lost in someone else’s expectations or societal blueprints. Your Mission: I want each of you to reflect on where in your life you need to turn up the dial on authenticity. Which parts of your daily routine feel more like you’re playing a part rather than living your truth? Are you saying YES when you desperately want to say NO? Are you hiding your quirkiest, most endearing qualities because you think they’re not ACCEPTABLE? Create Your Authenticity Statements: Write some powerful "I am and so I do" statements. Brainstorm how to fill in this blank: "I am authentic, and so I _______." Fill in the blank with a habit or action you commit to adopting this week that reflects your true self. Here’s a couple to get your creative juices flowing: - "I am authentic, and so I speak my mind kindly and fearlessly in meetings, even when my voice shakes." - "I am authentic, and so I choose to wear what feels good on my body and soul, not what fashion dictates." Share Your Statements: Drop your authenticity statements in the comments. Let’s inspire each other with the unique ways we’re choosing to live our truest lives. Who knows, your statement might just be the nudge someone else needs to make a similar brave choice! Let’s support each other in being the most authentic versions of ourselves. Because remember, life's too short for anything less! 🌈💥 xo, Karen

If you want to avoid regrets, you must regularly ask: “Why did this happen?” and “What can I learn from this?” And “What if I tried something new or different?” Otherwise, you’ll keep repeating negative patterns—and never learn any lessons from your pain. Curiosity will encourage you to evolve. It will ensure that your stories are peppered with “and then I tried” instead of “and then I gave up.” As you go through your week, think about where being more curious can help you! And share your stories and "I am and so I do" statements below!! I am CURIOUS to hear what you share! :) :)

P j Pape Gabrielle Mottershead Liz Florentino Bonnie Ault You FOUR all are in the "Defiant Daffodil Yellow Group" - which, by the way, is representative of a resilient, brave, stubborn yellow flower - that pushes through that frozen ground - or that cement sidewalk - because it refuses to be kept down by any outside force! I want you to get to know each other... and share a bit about your core values and legacy you want Aspirational Future You to leave behind...