As we share our mental health journeys – the good, the bad, and the ugly – we begin to let down our walls and create safe spaces. Join me in fostering open conversations. #SuicidePreventionMonth

“Be not afraid of growing slowly; be afraid only of standing still.” -

Chinese Proverb

"When asked if my cup is half-full or half-empty my only response is that I am thankful I have a cup" - Sam Lefkowitz

“Dance because there’s no greater feeling in the world than moving to a piece of music and letting the rest of the world disappear.” - Author Unknown

“People cry, not because they’re weak. It’s because they’ve been strong for too long.”

— Johnny Depp

"Female best friends are not just a source of support and strength, but also the keepers of our deepest secrets, the guardians of our most precious memories, and the mirrors that reflect the very best of who we are." - Unknown.

“Teach your kids to spend more time annoying each other so they have less time to spend annoying you.”—Unknown

“When shifts and transitions in life shake you to the core, see that as a sign of greatness that’s about to occur.” – Anonymous

“We must be willing to let go of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” Joseph Campbell

“Great leaders would never sacrifice the people to save the numbers. They would sooner sacrifice the numbers to save the people.” Simon Sinek (I just love that guy)!

“Nothing ever goes away until it teaches us what we need to know”. Pema Chodron

“I learned a few years ago that balance is the key to a happy and successful life, and a huge part of achieving that balance is to instill rituals into your everyday life – a nutritious balanced diet, daily exercise, time for yourself through meditation, reading, journaling, yoga, daily reflection, and setting goals.” — Gretchen Bleiler

“That’s the first rule of online romances, pal. No one ever looks anything like their avatar.”

― Ernest Cline, Ready Player One

“A study says owning a dog makes you 10 years younger. My first thought was to rescue two more, but I don’t want to go through menopause again.” – Joan Rivers

“A man should first direct himself in the way he should go. Only then should he instruct others.” Gautama Buddha

“Listen to the whispers of the owl, for they carry ancient secrets of the night.” – Anonymous

“Culture Eats Strategy For Breakfast” – Peter Drucker

"Memory is a way of holding on to the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose." - The Wonder Years