The Game We’re Given: 5 Lessons from the World Cup
We were fortunate to be traveling with extended family in Portugal and Spain during the final weeks of the World Cup—and we were quickly swept up in the wonderful fandom … Find Out More
Author: Meri McCoy-Thompson
The Joy of Pulling Up a Chair
Last Saturday night, Pleasanton hosted a joyful community event, called The Longest Table. Inspired by a movement that began in New York in 2022, its premise is beautifully simple: bring people … Find Out More
Your Inner Voice Is Shaping More Than You Think
As I stepped out of the car for my swim this morning, my goggles slipped from my hand and hit the ground. When I picked them up, I realized my … Find Out More
The Humbling Art of Doing It Wrong (and Learning Anyway)
A few weeks ago, I hurt my back. I’ve had back issues before, but not in a long time—and this felt different. My doctor diagnosed it as a muscle strain … Find Out More
Resilience Is Not Solitary Strength—It Is Light Held Together
This morning, a friend shared how heavy the news has felt lately—and how hard it is to keep taking it all in. She asked how I’ve been managing. I told … Find Out More
The Kind of Hunger That Heals
“We are not hungry for what we’re not getting, but for what we’re not giving.” ~ Anne Lamott As the holiday season approached this year, I found myself unexpectedly heavy. A … Find Out More
The Gift of Unexpected Connection
I spent the weekend in a remote mountain cabin with people I had barely met before. One had flown all the way from Australia, and the other two from Texas. … Find Out More
From “Should” to Story: Coaching That Connects
Sometimes we learn as much from what we don’t say as from what we do—especially if we pause to reflect afterward. This morning, my friend Maeve mentioned she was buying a car. … Find Out More
Give Yourself Permission to Play 🥳
At the beginning of the summer, my friend Ralph shared an article he had written about goals. “By the end of the summer, I want to be able to say … Find Out More