— A Morning Practice of Peace, Presence, and Prayer Most mornings, before the sun even thinks about rising, my mind is already awake—wide awake—racing with more thoughts than any human should have at 5 a.m. It’s like a wave that hits before I even get my bearings. Marriage stuff. Mom stuff. Career stuff. Bill stuff. House stuff. But wait. Hold on. It's too early. This is too much . The list goes on—and trust me, Sparkle Bestie, it does —until I finally grab my notebook and st

Your life is like a map. Picture it: you’re standing at the “you are here” marker, looking through your usual lenses. You see what’s right in front of you — the street, the tree, the next bend. But when you zoom out, the view opens. Small towns appear, rivers ribbon across the land, whole ranges of hills come into focus. From that distance, a single dot is just a dot — not the whole story. This morning I thought of life that way. We get swallowed by a single moment until it f

Hey Sparkle Besties! The recent celebration for Poppy and Sergio at the enchanting Crystal Blossom Bridal Suite on Sunday, March 16, 2025, was nothing short of magical! This event was filled with beautiful moments and heartfelt vows, and the love extended beyond the venue as many Sparkle Besties joined virtually to share in the joy of this special day. 💍✨ "In this beautiful outdoor wedding photo, the entire wedding party gathers to celebrate the happy couple, just moments af