Have you ever felt like your own personal balancing act could rival the Cat in the Hat’s? You remember him, don’t you? He’s that beloved, boastful Dr. Suess character who impressively stabilizes a cup and a cake on top of his hat, while balancing ...

You have dreams. You have a big project to complete. You have a new language to learn and community relationships to develop. You have years of unsorted documents and clutter. You have moved to a new city with a new job. You have just recovered fr...

I was at a Thrive retreat recently and the topic of transitions came up. If ever you feel alone or misunderstood with the transitions, moves or changes you’ve gone through, go to a Thrive Retreat! You will be surrounded with women who are no stran...

One Saturday afternoon, I invited my friend Najwa to go visit a refugee family I had been visiting for many months. She was ready and excited, and so was I, because I had planned on surprising the family with a large platter of shawarma, fries and...