Betsey’s another woman I could write for pages about. She has a tremendously diverse range of talents and gifts, which she readily and joyfully shares with the world. She has a presence that’s truly unique: a stunning blend of giving and receiving, of standing in the background and shining in the spotlight. In fact, Betsey’s … More Star Spotlight 26: Betsey
Kendra just happens to be one of the most amazing women I know. The fact that she shares a birthday with me is the most delicious icing on the cake that represents our friendship. It’s not just a friendship cake, though — it’s a sisterhood cake. I’m not usually one for sweets, but I’ll always … More Star Spotlight 25: Kendra
I grew up with many sisters — sisters by blood and birth, sisters by choice and chance. Sisters who have formed a tribe of women in my life, and helped me feel supported and strong even when I’m struggling. Until recent years, there weren’t many men that I’d put in this “inner circle” category. At … More Star Spotlight 24: Jeff
Jennifer Alyse is one of the brightest blessings to the world I’ve ever had the privilege to encounter. Her irresistible glow starts with her beatific smile: it can light up a room, and perhaps more importantly, it can light up everyone who is the on the receiving end of that stunning grin. I can’t tell you … More Star Spotlight 23: Jennifer Alyse
I had the distinct privilege of being a piano student of Yunbo for 9 formative years, and her influence in my life spanned far beyond the keys of the piano. Yunbo taught me how to work hard, and simultaneously how to embrace playfulness. How to manage stress, and to prepare for moments of extreme nervousness. … More Star Spotlight 22: Yunbo
Solstice. A day to delve deeply into our inner terrain; to examine the intricacies of who we are, and what has been but is no longer, and why and how and when we became the wild creatures that we are still becoming. A day to consider what the key moments were in our lifetimes that … More Star Spotlight 21: Tall Paul
I start with this, today: One of the most striking and beautiful things about Minga is the way she greets people. Whether she is meeting someone for the first time, or seeing them again after just a day apart, she receives with awe and graciousness and beatific wonderment. Her open arms and open heart seem … More Star Spotlight 20: Minga
Dill, she sparkles. She seriously sparkles. I sometimes wonder if Dill is part human, part visionary fairy badass goddess rockstar. There’s something mythical about her spirit, something magical about the fact that she navigates the world with such grace, such exuberance, such boundless enthusiasm. And boundless enthusiasm is really the best way to describe the … More Star Spotlight 19: Dill
If I remember correctly, I first met Phil at a happy hour & yoga class at Vibrant Studios. He was instantly likeable: a delightful blend of easygoing and accountable, playful and reflective. Upon becoming a part of our “Studio family,” he’s since been at all sorts of different Vibrant events — he’s made appearances at … More Star Spotlight 18: Phil
So, my mom and I. We go way back. It’s hard for me to even know where to start with my mom. I could wax poetic about her many strengths, and all the ways she’s enhanced my life. I could tell you how things wouldn’t be the same without her (true), how so many inextricable … More Star Spotlight 17: Julie (Mama!)
The Generosity Chronicles 