It's Garden Time

This American Girl's Dream hasn't been for the Faint of Heart: The Unfiltered Reality of Small Business. The flower girl. The reality of the "American Dream" is something I think about often, especially lately while helping a friend launch her own business. Seeing her at the starting line takes me back to where my own journey began. My "American Girl Dream" began not in a boardroom but on a corner at the top of the street where my childhood home was located when I was five ye

Life moves fast. Days blur into weeks, and before we know it, months have passed without a moment to catch our breath. In this constant rush, the idea of pausing life to just be can feel almost radical. Yet, taking time to stop, breathe, and simply exist offers profound benefits for mental clarity, emotional balance, and overall well-being. But how do we cultivate the art of just being. Why Pausing Matters More Than Ever Modern life demands constant attention. Notifications,