I am now two weeks out from my resignation after spending 20 years in higher education. Things still feel a bit surreal right now. I'm trying to figure out how I want to structure my days as I have shifted from a career I knew to entreprenurial ventures that are brand new. I am learning to take things day by day as my calendar is now mostly clear and I can do whatever I want. I was thinking this morning that in these two weeks I haven't felt rushed or busy one time. That said

I had an epiphany today. I was sitting quietly thinking about my life and my journey to where I am today. I like to take time to remember how far I've come, especially when I'm journaling or meditating. It helps me to stay focused on my forward trajectory. Today, during that quiet time, I realized how incredibly lucky I've been in my life. That might sound strange considering the road that I've walked, but at my vantage point today I feel like I have been so fortunate in coun

Thirteen years ago I started working at a local college after spending a few years at a major university. I was excited for the new challenge and immediately jumped in with all of my ideas and was embraced (mostly) at every turn. I was quickly labeled as a mover and a shaker and I truly enjoyed bringing that energy to my work every day. A large part of me thought that I would retire there. I have loved so much about the continual learning and evolution, but recent years have