Musings from a Relentless Optimist

Because yes – this really happened. I was recently asked about the story I mention on page 19 of my book Relentless Optimism & Other Life...

Life has a way of surprising us, doesn’t it? One moment, we think we’ve got it all figured out – our routines, our plans, the comfortable...

I sometimes find myself asking, Why me?  Who am I to chase these big dreams? To build the life I imagine? To believe that love and...

Let’s clear something up – optimism is not weakness. It’s not naivety, blind positivity or some fluffy, feel-good concept that ignores...

Life doesn’t always go as planned. Sometimes, it feels like the universe is testing us, tossing challenges our way just to see how much...

Social media often shows us a polished version of life, but what happens when we share the truth behind the highlight reel? A friend’s...

Relentless Optimism has always been a core tenet of my belief system. (In fact, I’ve written a book — due out this fall — titled...

I almost had to move the other day. To leave my beautiful home and beloved community.   It wasn't by choice ... there was what may as...

Life happens for you, not to you. And sometimes, what feels like the hardest decision ends up being the best one you ever make.

Do you consider yourself an optimist?   I believe different people baseline at different levels of buoyancy, happiness and optimism. But,...