Let Your Joy Be In Your Journey?-? Not In Some Distant?Goal

As two of my four college besties turn 50, I’ve been reflecting on how meaningful it is to have friendships that span decades. We’re all juggling so much?—?careers, families, passions?—?yet we’ve managed to keep this 30-year friendship alive. These big milestones remind me how crucial it is to make time for those who fill us up.

Our touchpoints are rare, but when we connect, it’s like no time has passed. These are the friends who knew me before I was anyone’s wife, mother, or boss, and in a world full of demanding roles, especially for women, they offer a grounding force, an easy authenticity that doesn’t need polish or pretense.?

These friends are my compass and anchors?—?as we journey through new stages, I’m grateful for how we keep each other grounded and inspired.

Celebrating 30 years with friends like these reminds me of the importance of making time for the people who know your history and make it easy to remember who you are.

This November, inspired by my besties and with a nod to how fast life flies by, I invite you to join me in 30 Days of Gratitude , this year with a travel theme aligned with my transformational travel coaching program, Journey .

It’s a chance to pause each day, connect with what makes you feel good, and appreciate the milestones of your journey. Let wanderlust guide you, savor your favorite memories, and visualize an incredible future.

No amount of regret changes the?past.

No amount of anxiety prevents the?future.

But any amount of gratitude improves the?present.

Journey Gratitude “Postcards”

Concept: Each day, post a photo from a memorable trip or a destination you dream of visiting and caption it by sharing what the moment meant to you (or will mean to you).

Examples:

• Day 1: "Australia 2018, Feeding kangaroos with our children on the other side of the world gave me a sense of how vast the world is—and how connected we all are."
• Day 2: "Paris New Year's Eve, 2012, I'm grateful for the timeless Eiffel Tower, how it's drawn people together for over a century.??Celebrating under it felt magical, and the fact it was the year we became parents made it unforgettable."

Join me in celebrating the journey. Let's fill this November with gratitude!