Some days, motivation feels like a distant memory. You sit down at your desk, ready to tackle your workshop prep or podcast editing, but your mind drifts. The to-do list grows longer, and the energy just isn’t there. I recently found myself in exactly that spot. Instead of pushing through, I made a choice that surprised me: I took my dog to the lake for a swim and gave myself permission to take a break. And you know what? That was exactly what I needed. When Motivation Runs D

I know I share a lot about my dog Jake and not so much about Pepper. I had a realization recently and I wanted to share it with you. First, here's a little about Pepper and how she came to our family. Eleven years ago we had a small dog, Zoey, who was getting older and I was thinking we should get another dog soon. I did not necessarily want a companion for Zoey but more to keep us from having a "dog gap." So I looked at a local dog rescue who let me know they had a litter o

Do they know that just being in their presence makes us happy?