(I had planned this post today, but could not have known.  Dallas Willard, an author, teacher, and philosophy professor at USC – whose work has profoundly impacted my life – passed away today from stage 4 cancer.  There is wisdom that says when you’re seeking something, to go “find someone who has what you want”

I’m a recovering perfectionist. I say recovering, because clearly I have not fully recovered. It still rears it’s ugly head from time to time. It can even rear it’s ugly head when it comes to trying to hard to be authentic. Your authentic voice can distinguish you from the rest of the heard.   It’s