I was in Thailand, soaking up the food, the culture, and the atmosphere, when my phone rang with a number I didn’t recognize. I almost ignored it, but curiosity won. To my surprise, it was my long-lost crush. Years had passed, he had moved away, gotten married, even had kids but that was all behind him now. And instead of calling for romance, he called with a favor.

I couldn’t help but ask, “Why...

Have you ever received homework or an assignment and had no clue where to start? That’s exactly where I am with this daily prompt assignment, but I know the only way forward is to begin. When we choose to start even in uncertainty, we demonstrate strength and courage. At times, setbacks can feel like they incapacitate us, leaving us unsure of our next step. I experienced this when I failed one sec...

Have you ever received a random text message from someone? Someone you couldn’t pinpoint and did not want to be identified? I am sure you have, and so have I, but what made these messages different was how thoughtfully and flirtatiously curated they were, to the point where I look forward to them every single day.

After a month of conversing with this mystery person, we finally decided to take i...