Our bond was unique because as long as I can remember, he encouraged me to be exactly who I am.

And if your motivation is next to nothin', I get it. For a lot of us, the rest and recharging that we were hoping for over the Summer never quite happened.

I don't know about you, but I'm realizing that what brought me energy before the pandemic and what brings me energy now are a little bit different.

My trip reminded me of the unpredictability of growth and how we never know what's around the bend.