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A Grateful Life Lived

Pursuit of a courageous, adventurous & grace-filled life.


  • April 24, 2023

    God’s response when your mess is your fault

    God’s response when your mess is your fault

    Recently, I was getting in my car when a high pitched wail pierced my ears. As I turned to look, I spotted a small pink bike. The bike was splayed in the grass while its companion—a girl in a neon pink helmet—sobbed on the sidewalk, clutching her knee. As the tears continued, the child’s mother…

  • April 17, 2023

    EmBODYing Strength: Krista Reynolds

    EmBODYing Strength: Krista Reynolds

    Krista Reynolds is one of the coolest people I know. She’s a runner, teacher, mother, and travels regularly to Africa in support of an outreach she has started there. Read on to learn more!

  • March 24, 2023

    EmBODYing Strength: Taylor Klass

    EmBODYing Strength: Taylor Klass

    Taylor is a lifelong soccer player and outdoor enthusiast. I’m so thankful for this chance to reconnect and once you read this convo, you will see why!

  • March 12, 2023

    EmBODYing Strength: Lily Porth

    EmBODYing Strength: Lily Porth

    In this article, I got to speak with NCAA runner for the University of Vermont, Lily Porth. We talked about balance, health in sport, and more!

  • March 9, 2023

    I Want to Know

    I Want to Know

    I’ve forfeited a lot of experiences in my life, but what I haven’t lost is wisdom.

  • March 6, 2023

    Lessons Learned in Therapy: Reframing

    Lessons Learned in Therapy: Reframing

    For years, if I had a thought that I should wear sandals, I wore sandals. There was no in-between; just thought and action.

  • February 27, 2023

    5 Things You Need to Know About Eating Disorders

    5 Things You Need to Know About Eating Disorders

    It’s an odd reality, raising awareness about something I wish didn’t exist. But I am passionate about mental health for a reason, so I’m sharing five essential facts about eating disorders that I wish people knew.

  • February 17, 2023

    The Most Misunderstood Fact About Growth

    The Most Misunderstood Fact About Growth

    If this tree understands the dilemma, he doesn’t let on. And I feel a surge of compassion because I didn’t know when I was leaning precariously either.

  • February 15, 2023

    EmBODYing Strength: Janae Janik

    EmBODYing Strength: Janae Janik

    In this article, I chat with Janae, a former elite gymnast and diver. Her incredible story is still in motion, but her wisdom and perspective already are incredible.

  • February 3, 2023

    You’re Not Alone: I’m Struggling Forward Too

    You’re Not Alone: I’m Struggling Forward Too

    The tundra of vulnerability is pretty lonely. It’s also necessary.

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A Grateful Life Lived is a record of the gritty gratitudes of life. May you be encouraged as you join me in the pursuit of a courageous, adventurous & grace-filled life.

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