Reflection and downtime did not always come easy for me. My years in the corporate world were fast-paced, and I thrived on the energy. I loved the feeling of being relevant and driving the change I wanted to see in my area of influence. However, that meant my "off days" and vacations were often spent catching

Lessons in Reading the Signs There have been moments in my life when the writing on the wall was clear to everyone—except me. Whether it was the end of a season, rejection, being taken for granted, or emotional abuse, the signs were all around, but I chose not to see them. One such instance stands out vividly. I