Shawna

Something to think about. Are you truly living?

What are you doing to protect your peace today?

When Intention Meets Alignment. I’m now the Program Director for the Friendship Adventures Day Program—just a short walk from home. It checks every box, and more.

June holds new beginnings for me—I've stepped into a new job, full of purpose and possibility. This large, weathered bell—old, strong, and enduring—a reminder that we can stand the test of time and still ring in new adventures.

Isn't it time to get back on your path to happiness?

Can you relate?

April is a time of emergence—a time to come out of our own shells, shed the remnants of winter, and lean into the wonder of what’s next.

The winter blues are real, and for many, they go beyond just feeling a little sluggish. The snow will melt, the days will grow longer, and the world will awaken again. The chaos will turn to calm. Don't lose hope.

Each of us has a unique purpose, a set of gifts meant to be shared, shaping the lives of others while fulfilling our own. When we embrace and use these gifts, we don’t just exist—we thrive, creating a legacy of impact and meaning that lasts far beyond us.

Making yourself a priority is not selfish; it’s essential. As Stephen Covey’s Sharpen the Saw principle teaches, you can’t be effective if you’re running on empty. This weekend, take intentional steps to refuel so you can show up as your best self in every area of your life.

The path is filled with challenges that test your confidence, endurance, and sense of purpose. Imposter syndrome whispers that you’re not enough. Overcommitment stretches you thin. Exhausted, you feel like you’re falling behind.
Keep going. Not at a breakneck pace, but with clarity and purpose.

My girl takes great pride in stealing socks, taking them to the living room and rubbing all over them. She's so silly.

Symbol of home. Seattle WA.

Sunset from the back of the ferry from Kingston to Edmonds, WA.

My best girl and I on our walk to the lake.

Seattle Seahawks with the W over the 49ers.

Churning waters of Puget Sound.