The Heart of the Matter

A place where we write and talk about inspirations…our journey to discover what matters most.

An angel when I needed it most

November 15, 2023

The thing I noticed first was his calmness. He wasn’t like the other teachers, coaches, or family friends in my life. He had a soft voice that you sometimes had to strain to hear and he rarely seemed to yell or scold. Within five minutes of his class starting on the first day, he gave … More An angel when I needed it most

Eye of the tiger, thrill of the fight.

July 6, 2023

Last month’s posts about resiliency inspired me. It’s amazing how we find the courage to bounce back from difficult situations, drawing upon deep wells of inner strength we never knew we possessed. Or, in my case, listening to an ‘80s pop song. In 2006, my life got flipped, turned upside down when my marriage went … More Eye of the tiger, thrill of the fight.