Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.3, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # HeartStories Inspiring JOY Through Friendship ## Posts - [Blog Archive](https://heartstories.com/heartstories-blog-2/) - Meet us here to be encouraged, provoked and inspired to grow in love, community, and support between women. - [Saudade Dad: Your Love Remains](https://heartstories.com/saudade-dad-your-love-remains/) - We’re celebrating you today, Dad. It’s your 77th birthday. This is the second time we’ve celebrated your birthday without you physically here with us. Daddy, it still hurts so bad. I’ve lost so much since you’ve been gone. I wish we could talk about it. I wish I could hold your hand. Sometimes I wonder - [Let love go](https://heartstories.com/let-love-go/) - My inbox is overflowing with Valentine's day messages and promotions. It's wonderful! Love is in the air. I can't help but wonder, in a holiday filled with hearts and messages of love, how many of us feel lonely or a tinge of sadness. On the outside, you'd never know it. We are blowing and going - [Give us Galentines or give us death!](https://heartstories.com/give-us-galentines-or-give-us-death/) - I, of course, adore the idea of a day dedicated to celebrating women's friendships. (And not just because it's sometimes less tricky, and feels more authentic than celebrating romantic love.) It's because friendship quite literally keeps women alive! In her book, Friendships Don't Just Happen, my beloved friend, Shasta Nelson shares "A landmark study of 3,000 nurses with breast cancer found that women without close friends were four times as likely to die from the disease as women with at least ten friends. Having a spouse didn't rank with survival rates." Additionally, this research study concluded that people with stronger social relationships had a 50% increased likelihood of survival than those with weaker social relationships! Did you know that feeling disconnected is equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, being an alcoholic, more harmful than not exercising and twice as harmful as obesity?? Do we need a day dedicated to celebrating this source of life-giving love called friendship? Why, yes. Yes, we do! Give us Galentines or give us (a quicker) death! Dramatic? Maybe. But totally true! So today I celebrate the joy of lady friends everywhere, showing up for each other, making life easier, longer, and more enjoyable all year long! Join me! Take the time today to recognize and celebrate your closest female friends! Remind them how important they are to you. Tell them how they bring you joy and are literally extending the length of your life! Give us Galentines or give us death! to more love, Crystal Camera cred: Vanessa Corral Photography - [Trust the process](https://heartstories.com/trust-the-process/) - Yesterday, it was quite a treat to have my own private (mini) hand-lettering class with Molly Stephenson. The intent wasn't really to teach me to letter, it was to make a video showing that anyone can do modern calligraphy. It turns out that's true, but not without a little lesson or two. And I don't - [Be a tea bag, not a pressure cooker](https://heartstories.com/be-a-tea-bag-not-a-pressure-cooker/) - This picture by Vanessa Corral is laughable for many reasons, not the least of which, is that we're not even a coffee-drinking family. I honestly don't even remember the reasoning behind taking this shot except maybe to be funny? There are a couple of others in this series that are cute, of all of us - [Look at her](https://heartstories.com/look-at-her/) - Look at her HeartStories Crystal Gornto Lead the way to a world where women look at each other with grace and support. - [Who you are](https://heartstories.com/who-you-are/) - You are made for more than you will be if you give up now. Listen for that quiet voice. You may be the only one close enough to hear it. It's who you are. - [It's not behind you](https://heartstories.com/its-not-behind-you/) - Growing up, I watched people turning 40 with trepidation. I witnessed fortieth birthdays, celebrated in over-the-hill parties, decked out with black veils and tombstones to imply the nearing loom of death. The jest of the burial of the vibrant life that they once knew in exchange for the bleakness of the future. As my 40th - [A New Year's Invitation to a New Becoming](https://heartstories.com/a-new-years-invitation-to-a-new-becoming/) - I took the last week of the year off from daily blogging for the first time in five years. After nearly six years of building HeartStories, I made the decision to do everything (within reason) that I could, to take a week off of work to be present with my family, both for them, and - [This moment will never come again](https://heartstories.com/this-moment-will-never-come-again/) - This was my Christmas morning view last year. Boys who came running down the stairs in delight to see if Santa came and begin rummaging around under the tree, on the table (I know, that's a whole other story). They were so excited and full of joy. I barely remember it. Thankfully, I took pictures. I - [It's not over yet](https://heartstories.com/its-not-over-yet/) - The learning from this year isn't over. You are stronger. You are wiser. Take what you learned and hold it close while you cross the line into this new year. - [Like it or not, "together" is what you need](https://heartstories.com/like-it-or-not-together-is-what-you-need/) - At your next gathering, look around. It may seem like you've had all the "togetherness" you can take, but think about it a little bit differently. Look in the eyes of the people surrounding you. - [Loving Porcupines (teenagers) and other salty people](https://heartstories.com/loving-porcupines-teenagers-and-other-salty-people/) - Mom said something about loving someone who's acting like a porcupine & it instantly connected in my head. My kids are porcupines! How do you love a porcupine? - [This must be the place](https://heartstories.com/this-must-be-the-place/) - "This must be the place" Amid those beautiful flowers that symbolically remind us of the sometimes painful process of the seedling breaking through the shell, only then to have to push through the dirt, and get hammered by the rain, before finally emerging, and unfurling a beautiful bloom. That mic, that stage, that room at Verona Villa, amid a community of likeminded women. It's the place. It's the place for women like Alison, and so many others, to courageously and generously share their stories. As 2019 comes to a close, I'm reminded of the women who've held me up this year. The women who've so generously shared their wisdom from the road ahead with me, and with you. The ones who've introduced me to their communities and trusted me to guide their women, even when they knew I was still trying to find my own way. These women have poured their wisdom and empathy from the road ahead straight into my empty cup. Every year this list of women grows. As a gift to you today, here's my shortlist from 2019 (there are MANY more). With this kind of generous sharing and connection, this surely must be the place. It's the place you find the others. It's the place you find the joy you're craving. to more love, Crystal - [Courage to grow up](https://heartstories.com/courage-to-grow-up/) - As we're approaching the third birthday of the HeartStories Girls Night Out, I've been looking through old photographs of the 36 GNO's we've hosted in the past. This pic is from our very first GNO Birthday celebration. In June of 2017, we celebrated 80's style, at our "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" party down at - [Here's looking at you, holiday season](https://heartstories.com/heres-looking-at-you-holiday-season/) - When I saw this picture of Krystin (our social media gal) during our Holiday Ready GNO, I laughed out loud. I had no idea what was happening in that moment, but my mind instantly begin making up hilarious stories. Because that's what our brains are wired to do when we don't' have all the information - [The Thanksgiving Tomahawk](https://heartstories.com/the-thanksgiving-tomahawk/) - The tomahawk symbolized many things. Hearts poured out in thankfulness. Courageous stories of life & miracles. Gut-wrenching words of letting go, love, & hope. - [Protect Your Plates](https://heartstories.com/protect-your-plates/) - Image Courtesy of Rick Baze Photography The announcement came across on my Facebook feed and email simultaneously. It was so inviting, so warm, I was instantly excited for my son. The prospect of a club suited to his needs with a great group of kids combined with an encouraging message had me searching for - [Friendship: a container for joy](https://heartstories.com/friendship-a-container-for-joy/) - This picture cracks me up. Our thighs were burning from holding the squat in heels for so long, trying to make sure the lighting was just right, and making sure everyone's hair looked good. It was one of those long silent moments and as soon as the flash finished, everyone burst into laughter. These girls - [Exploring Friendship + Connection with Alison Lumbatis of Get Your Pretty On](https://heartstories.com/exploring-friendship-connection-with-alison-lumbatis-of-get-your-pretty-on/) - I was so thrilled when my friend Alison Lumbatis, Founder of Get Your Pretty On, and Author of The Ultimate Book Of Outfit Formulas, asked me to join her for an Instagram Live to explore friendship and connection and discuss all the details of our upcoming girls trip! We took a little look back into - [Why You Need a Girls Getaway & What's In Store](https://heartstories.com/why-you-need-a-girls-getaway-whats-in-store/) - It’s been too long since we've gotten away with girlfriends. We’ve misplaced the priority to take care of ourselves and connect with the women who love us most. - [Priceless Moments](https://heartstories.com/priceless-moments/) - You can have Hustler Crystal or Vacation Crystal. You have to choose one. It's almost impossible for those two girls to co-exist. - [When Your Tears Become Seeds](https://heartstories.com/when-your-tears-become-seeds/) - While you might not have control over the pain, you get to choose what you do with it. When your tears become seeds, you get to choose what you'll grow. - [Monsters and eyelashes](https://heartstories.com/monsters-and-eyelashes/) - Little fears and insecurities stuck inside our heads can become monsters. But when we open ourselves up to being seen and known with the ones who love us, those monsters look more like stuffed animals on the shelf. They might not disappear, but they become so much less powerful in the light of relationship. - [Your wisdom will come](https://heartstories.com/your-wisdom-will-come/) - Be encouraged today, as you begin this new year ahead. In your most difficult moments, when you remember your imperfections, feel completely inadequate, and doubt you have the wisdom to make the best decision, trust that your wisdom will come. You see the path ahead through the eyes that carry the wisdom of the path behind. You've journeyed through things no one else may understand. - [What do you do with the fear that you feel?](https://heartstories.com/what-do-you-do-with-the-fear-that-you-feel/) - The COVID-19 pandemic started out as no big deal in my mind. In my naivete, it felt like it was happening so far away, it wouldn't get to us, so safely tucked away here in the United States. And even if it did, we would be so prepared, we'd all be fine. I made choices aligned with that uninformed way of thinking for quite a while. When we know better, we do better. But let's be clear, knowing better and being better informed, will certainly not take away the fear that we're feeling. The rapid-fire closings, cancellations, and bans on gatherings that are upheaving our lives might feel like extreme, widespread panicked reactions. But those impending boundaries are actually quite the opposite of panic. They are rational and imperative life-saving measures. On the other hand, the empty grocery store shelves, and gas stations, the back-ordered medications, and supplies are all signs of sheer panic among people who are now becoming informed and simultaneously fearful, feeling completely powerless. You will hear no judgment from me there. We're all experiencing thoughts and emotions on both ends of the spectrum, sometimes within a matter of 5 minutes. We’re not really sure how we feel or how we want to feel. We're certainly not sure how to deal with all the feelings within ourselves, and with our loved ones. So, what do you do with the fear that you feel? I wrote this blog (the longest one I’ve EVER written) in service of you. I hope it encourages you, inspires you, and empowers you to take initiate and ownership over the things you absolutely CAN control right in the middle of this time that can feel so incredibly disorienting. With a heart full of love and empathy for you, and all of us, collectively, Crystal - [The Sister Whom Your Soul Loves](https://heartstories.com/the-sister-whom-your-soul-loves/) - My best friend and I are so close we consider ourselves sisters. You know, the kind chosen by bond not by blood. We’ve loved each other for decades now, and a few weeks ago, we got to see that love shared between our own daughters. Campbell and Vera haven’t spent time together in over two - [The Mess Brings the Memories](https://heartstories.com/the-mess-brings-the-memories/) - For my daughter's most recent birthday, she wanted a “YES day.” A full 24 hours of doing anything (within reason) she wished. There were a few requests I expected like Build-a-Bear workshop and a unicorn cake. But then my sweet seven-year-old threw us a curveball: She wanted a food fight. I don’t - [The Gift that Keeps on Giving](https://heartstories.com/the-gift-that-keeps-on-giving/) - I took myself to lunch for Mother’s Day (don’t feel bad for me, dining alone is my favorite pastime), and seated next to me was a family of four. They were pondering which appetizer to order and the mother kept asking her children, “What do you guys want? You pick!” If this isn’t the epitome - [The Goal of Group Work](https://heartstories.com/the-goal-of-group-work/) - Group work has always been difficult for me. I’m the kind of gal who likes to do everything herself so she can have complete control (I’m an enneagram one, in case anyone is surprised). But recently I felt the calling to join forces with a group of three women who wanted to start a non-profit - [Do Not Be Afraid](https://heartstories.com/do-not-be-afraid/) - A few weeks ago, I asked my dearest friend Marylou this very light and fluffy question: “How do I not fear death?” Not to be morbid, but I think about dying a lot. Maybe when you’ve walked through a lot of tragedy that’s a side effect. Or perhaps it's because I have two special - [An Introduction Everyone Will Remember](https://heartstories.com/an-introduction-everyone-will-remember/) - I recently sat in a meeting with ten women who didn’t know each other. We went around the table introducing ourselves, and every single lady led with their version of this, “Hi, I’m Stephanie. I’ve been married to Shawn for six years and have two children, Campbell and Eli.” Valid information. None of which is - [Why not "fitting in" can be a really good thing](https://heartstories.com/why-not-fitting-in-can-be-a-really-good-thing/) - Feeling like you don't fit in with the crowd teaches you to see and appreciate differences in people. It teaches you empathy and compassion for others who are on the outside. It gives you eyes to see things that the crowd, can so easily miss. - [Dear Dad, you're still here.](https://heartstories.com/dear-dad-youre-still-here/) - Dear Dad,Here’s a note from my heart on your first Father’s Day in heaven. Even though I know Mom put in the majority of the daily time raising us, my childhood years play in my mind like a movie of you playing with me, being interested in me, and having fun with me. You showed me, - [I'll go with you](https://heartstories.com/ill-go-with-you/) - I can tell you right now this beautiful lady is going to kill me as soon as she sees this post. That's alright. It will be worth it. She's worth it. This was the day we visited Cut! by Cinemark to walk the venue to finalize the plans for our Chick Flick GNO next week. - [My Partners in Crime](https://heartstories.com/my-partners-in-crime/) - This hilariousness is what happens at the end of a GNO night when I try to actually get in a photo with our HeartStories photography sister Vanessa. She passes her camera to our custom closet sister Rhonda, while our attorney sister Laura, shows us exactly how to pose to show our "best side". Much laughter - [Don't do what comes naturally, do what is hard](https://heartstories.com/dont-do-what-comes-naturally-do-what-is-hard/) - Yesterday, the incredibly skilled Vanessa Corral, captured our annual family photographs for us. The entire time she was with us, I was in awe of her. While it's obvious she has natural talent for her craft, I know she has relentlessly trained her eye and honed her skill. She is determined to do her very - [There's always more to the story](https://heartstories.com/theres-always-more-to-the-story/) - Since the day I met Vanessa Corral, she's been dreaming up incredible ways to help the women of the HeartStories community feel more beautiful in their own skin. She cares deeply about capturing the unique beauty of each woman. She wants them to see the best version of themselves, not only in their hearts, strengths - [What courage looks like](https://heartstories.com/what-courage-looks-like/) - Sometimes, at the end of a Girls Night Out (like the one we're heading into TONIGHT) full of laughter, fun, connection . . . and a lot of hard work behind the scenes, I get to sneak into a photograph with the one who is always behind the camera photographing the rest of us. And - [Further than you think you can](https://heartstories.com/further-than-you-think-you-can/) - Doesn't it seem ironic that even with my whole business built around this passion to help others uncover their unique gifts to the world, I need someone cheering me on in the same? It may seem like it, but it's actually not the least bit ironic. - [The fairytale is a lie](https://heartstories.com/the-fairytale-is-a-lie/) - Last night I had the privilege of working for my sister Kim, during her open house at her new office location for Esperance Aesthetic Wellness. It was a huge day for them. They had their new sign installed. They held a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Coppell Chamber of Commerce before they welcomed over 100 - [People who help people](https://heartstories.com/people-who-help-people/) - People who have a genuine heart to serve others know when they find each other. Think about the people you buy products and services from. Do they care about you? Or are they only in it to make a buck? It's easy to see the difference. - [Dreaming of a silent night](https://heartstories.com/dreaming-of-a-silent-night/) - Yesterday, we got a handful of "sneak peek" images back from Vanessa Corral of last weeks Holiday Ready GNO. I love seeing the first images that come through as it takes me back to the moments we shared together. It often highlights some of the special small moments I missed or wasn't a part of. - [Radical grace required](https://heartstories.com/the-radical-grace-to-remain-kind-in-cruel-situations/) - If you're on the outside, looking in, it may appear that all we do is horse around at HeartStories. We throw fun parties, laugh and tell stories all day every day. But the reality is we work our booties off to make things happen. It seems like we're constantly learning to navigate new curveballs. Over - [Find the others](https://heartstories.com/find-the-others/) - During one of the last nights of summer, I had a group of boys at Chick-Fil-A late one night. They were checking out the play area while I was standing near the counter, waiting for the food when I got a text from Laura Roach (our fab attorney sponsor!). It was this picture, with the - [Is purpose something you simply "find"?](https://heartstories.com/is-purpose-something-you-simply-find/) - In interviews and everyday life, people often ask if I've "found my purpose" in my work with HeartStories. I don't know where this lands in the Ennegram or other tests, but I'm a person who needs a reason, a purpose, behind why I'm investing my time into everything I do. I would say I'm very - [Successful women](https://heartstories.com/successful-women/) - I've often heard it said that "Successful women invest in themselves." I would add that the most successful women also invest in each other. They pay attention. They listen. They care. They give generously of their hard-earned wisdom. That's what it looks like to be a successful woman. - [On her turf](https://heartstories.com/on-her-turf/) - At any point in the six year journey, she could have stopped calling. She could have let things slide and we would've completely understood. But she didn't. - [Look for the light](https://heartstories.com/look-for-the-light/) - See the light in others, and treat them as if that's all you see. ~ Dr. Wayne Dyer How would your world change this weekend if this was your battle cry? - [Make a few more](https://heartstories.com/make-a-few-more/) - When I saw this picture on my camera roll, I cracked up laughing. It's obviously not because it's a hilarious picture. It's because of the backstory. It was (finally) closing day on our new house. We met Myla & Charles at Scott's office to sign all the papers in between clients and before we all - [Life gets crazy quick, stay connected.](https://heartstories.com/life-gets-crazy-quick-stay-connected/) - It's amazing how the conversation changes and mood shifts, when we spend time alone together. We don't get to do it as often as we'd like at home. Scheduling date nights and little weekend trips like this, are so helpful to keep us connecting. Because as soon as that plane lands or the car pulls back in the driveway, it's back to "reality". - [We're in this together](https://heartstories.com/were-in-this-together/) - When you get to the end of your rope, if you look hard enough, you'll find exactly what you need. And It probably won't look like a tow truck. - [Meet me on the bridge](https://heartstories.com/meet-me-on-the-bridge/) - Throughout our relationship, there have been beautiful moments of meeting in the middle of the bride. There have also been standoffs, where we both dug our heels in, demanding we be met on our side. But we've learned the only way forward, real connection, is found when we are standing, vulnerably, together on the bridge. - [Trading "Reel Love" for Real Love](https://heartstories.com/trading-reel-love-for-real-love/) - Scott has a high level of "prestige". But I spent the first 10 years of our marriage making up stories about what that means. Understanding this truth about Scott, has changed my reality entirely. It can help you change your reality too. - [Love always leaves a mark](https://heartstories.com/love-always-leaves-a-mark/) - Last weekend, we took the boys to a skate park for the first time. They skate around the neighborhood on their little scooters, and watch others kids doing cool tricks they learned at a skate park. So naturally, they've been "asking" us to take them to the nearest skate part for a while. We finally went. - [Love with intention](https://heartstories.com/love-with-intention/) - When you choose a mate and start a family, most of the time, you really have no clue what you're getting into. If you're smart, you do your due diligence, and date for at least 4 months, like I did. Then you get married within the first year and hope for the best. Not really of - [Thick as thieves](https://heartstories.com/thick-as-thieves/) - Noah and Scott just returned from their big 13th birthday father/son trip. They filled their every moment with sightseeing and adventure. It was truly a dream come true for both of them. Meanwhile Oaks and I stayed behind, guarding the post, and carrying on with our usual lives for the most part, except . . - [What was that like for you?](https://heartstories.com/what-was-that-like-for-you/) - How to heal from pain or traumatic experiences. How to help yourself and help others through tough times. One good question to ask yourself, a friend or a child when you don't know what to say or how to help - [Feelings Are Meant to be Felt](https://heartstories.com/feelings-are-meant-to-be-felt/) - This morning, while we were driving to school, Campbell asked me to turn on, “The Best Day” by Taylor Swift. It’s a beautiful song where Swift thanks her mother for giving her the best days despite challenges in her childhood and teen years. It’s enough to make me cry on an ordinary - [Wherever the Road Leads](https://heartstories.com/wherever-the-road-leads/) - Sometimes I wonder if my kids would fare better if we bought a big plot of land and moved out of the city. Maybe a slower pace would be more beneficial for children with sensory needs. Maybe they’d thrive with open fields, surrounded by people who seem far more forgiving. But then - [You Are Not a Bad Mom](https://heartstories.com/you-are-not-a-bad-mom/) - You are not a bad mom if you stick a bottle in your baby’s mouth instead of your breast. You are not a bad mom if you hate pretend play. You are not a bad mom if you choose a trip to Target over family time. You are not a bad mom if you - [Every Part of Me Matters](https://heartstories.com/every-part-of-me-matters/) - Depression is a sneaky little devil. One minute you’re just driving to Target on the hunt for Easter baskets for your kids when you find yourself unable to get out of the car. It doesn’t matter if I mind my own business, smile on cue, or do all the right things. Sometimes, - [What’s Your Superpower?](https://heartstories.com/whats-your-superpower/) - We were wandering through the zoo when a bird flew by with a dead mouse in its mouth. My daughter's friend and the other kids around her screamed and eww’d and then went about their bird watching. But not Campbell. I knew what was coming. The questions, the tears. There’s no - [Our Best Teachers on Kindness](https://heartstories.com/our-best-teachers-on-kindness/) - April is autism awareness month and these are my two children—who have autism. I could tell you a million incredible qualities about my kids. Like how they don’t lie and their default is happiness. How they are filled with curiosity and live without fear.⁣ But arguably their most important quality is their - [This No Longer Serves Me](https://heartstories.com/this-no-longer-serves-me/) - You’re a horrible mom. Your husband should cheat on you. You’re fat. Your kids deserve another mother. You should die. Those were some of the comments I received after my very first post went viral. I talk about the really freeing side of sharing your story, but there are also some risks - [Why We Need a Friendship Challenge](https://heartstories.com/why-we-need-a-friendship-challenge/) - One Saturday evening, my husband and I were headed out to a party for one of his friends. While rushing to get ready, we got into a big, ugly fight. Our worst yet. Words were said. Tempers flared. We were both hurt and angry. The sitter arrived and we walked out the door. Out of anger, - [The Beauty in the Bloom](https://heartstories.com/the-beauty-in-the-bloom/) - If we’re not growing, we’re dying. It’s true for plants and people the same. But here’s the deal: Maybe that “death” you’re experiencing right now—the collapse of a marriage, the diagnosis of a child, that change of job or rebuilding of your faith—is there to re-root you. Maybe the messy parts of life yield the biggest - [The Mantra of a Mothers Love](https://heartstories.com/the-mantra-of-a-mothers-love/) - Today my six-year-old was unusually quiet on the way to school. When I asked her if she was okay, she replied, “I’m not ready to talk about it,” her face withdrawn and sullen as she stared out the window. As we pulled into the parking lot, she unbuckled her seat belt and grabbed my neck, - [The Difference Between Living and Being Alive](https://heartstories.com/the-difference-between-living-and-being-alive/) - I have not died during this past year, but it turns out I have not been living either. That is what my recent trip revealed to me. That there is a difference between living and barely being alive. I had forgotten, like so many others I presume, what it feels like to be around people. - [Today Will be a Good Day](https://heartstories.com/today-will-be-a-good-day/) - Today, I found this note in my car. It’s really easy for some people to have good days. My husband is one of those people. Dark clouds just don’t exist for him. Nor does depression. But that’s me. Someone who has to fight a little harder for her light. I used to think it must - [An Autographed CD and Hope](https://heartstories.com/an-autographed-cd-and-hope/) - Here’s my daughter, holding an autographed copy of Taylor Swift’s latest CD. And here’s the miraculous story about how she got it: It’s no secret that Campbell is a Swiftie. I’ve written about it at length. But a few months ago I recounted a day when Campbell told me Taylor Swift’s music saved her. More - [The Right Friends Can Be Found](https://heartstories.com/the-right-friends-can-be-found/) - Let me tell you about my uterus. (Or at least my stuffed one.) When we moved into our new home, I prayed a specific prayer for good neighbors. We lived in a nice community before, but mostly everyone kept to themselves. It’s always been my hope I could grab a cup of sugar or watch - [I'm Doing My Best](https://heartstories.com/im-doing-my-best/) - They put this baby in my arms and I knew exactly what to do. Parenting a newborn was perfect for me. Not only was I professionally trained for it as a former Labor & Delivery nurse, I was instinctually good. As my kids have grown, I’ve lost some of that confidence. It was easy for - [Love Looks Different for Everyone](https://heartstories.com/love-looks-different-for-everyone/) - This week social media will be overflowing with hearts and flowers and all sorts of mushy feelings. Bless us, we love a good commercialized holiday. But my heart is with the ones who are single, searching, and unsettled. My loyalty lies with the wife who sent her spouse to work today without a kiss because - [Love Looks Like a Two Door Coupe](https://heartstories.com/love-looks-like-a-two-door-coupe/) - It’s been ten years this month since that scared, uncertain girl in that photo packed whatever could fit into her tiny two-door coupe and moved to Texas. At the time I thought I was leaving a broken relationship with a boy, but unknowingly I was moving toward a better one with myself. For the first - [Working Out Our Strengths](https://heartstories.com/working-out-our-strengths/) - I am a creature of habit. I’m the girl who looks at the menu online before arriving at a restaurant. I like sticky notes and strict schedules. I find comfort in knowing what’s coming next. You can imagine this kind of personality doesn’t do well with a lot of unknown. And yet here I am, - [A Staycation Full of Stillness](https://heartstories.com/a-staycation-full-of-stillness/) - My husband and I were supposed to go to Mexico to ring in the new year with our best friends. But, you know, 2020 and covid, and thus, change of plans. In order to keep our spirits somewhat lifted (and look at something other than our four walls), we headed into the city, about thirty - [Dare to Dream](https://heartstories.com/dare-to-dream/) - We were walking down the street when we spotted this sign: “Write down your goals and dreams for 2021” The first two didn’t take me long: forward progress for my kids and health for my husband. I was going to end it there, but something felt incomplete. I had forgotten myself. It had asked for - [Leave a legacy](https://heartstories.com/leave-a-legacy/) - Do you know what I remember most about that room? I had access to it. Not only did I know where it was, I knew the secret knock that would open the door, no matter what. I was the VIP of all VIPs when I used that knock. - [You are my people](https://heartstories.com/you-are-my-people/) - Planning, coordinating, and hosting a live event at scale each month may not seem like a big deal to most folks, but if you've ever done it, you know. It's a pretty huge undertaking for me and our small, but mighty team. When we hire new folks, it becomes apparent pretty quickly if they've glamorized - [A New Kind of Resolution](https://heartstories.com/a-new-kind-of-resolution/) - Last year I made a resolution that for the first time ever I actually kept: I quit resolutions. Yep, that’s right. No New Year rule I was bound to break weeks later and wrestle with guilt about. Nada. Done. Finito. But here’s what I did do instead: I picked a word. One word that would - [What if We Believed](https://heartstories.com/what-if-we-believed/) - Every year my little girl sits on the lap of a stranger with an overgrown beard and an overfed belly and smiles. She smiles a pure, nonjudgmental, unsolicited, straight-from-the-soul smile. She’s done it since birth. And this isn’t about the bragging rights of tears versus cheers when it comes to the Big Guy. It’s about - [Cherish the moments](https://heartstories.com/cherish-the-moments/) - Seventy-three years ago today, while Grandpa was away serving in the Navy, my Grandmother was in a hospital in Kansas City, giving birth to a precious baby boy. Grandma has already been gone six years now. While we celebrate my Daddy today, I'm reminded so significantly, that time changes everything. And it goes way too - [A life worth living](https://heartstories.com/a-life-worth-living/) - A dear friend made it possible for me to invite my parents to attend an incredible leadership conference this week. I learned a lot, met some amazing people, and they fanned the flame in my heart to keep working hard to create change. But there is one moment that stands out above the rest. There was - [If the Fates Allow](https://heartstories.com/if-the-fates-allow/) - There’s been one Christmas song, or rather one line from a Christmas song, that’s really resonated with me this year: “Through the years we all will be together. If the fates allow.” If the fates allow. The fates haven’t been favorable to many of us this year. Christmas, once filled with hustle and bustle and - [Children Need Presence, Not Presents](https://heartstories.com/children-need-presence-not-presents/) - Just get on the floor with them. That’s my answer when people ask me what my children want for Christmas. Just get on the floor with them. Come, quite literally, down to their level. My best friend hadn’t seen my daughter for almost a year, but on her recent visit, she did just that. She - [Fire Doesn't Burn, It Ignites](https://heartstories.com/fire-doesnt-burn-it-ignites/) - I’m someone who has to work hard for their happiness. But, not her. My daughter's default is joy. Adulthood often feels messy and bogged down, but children are still untamed. They live as if the best is yet to come, and surely, it is. But there are also some setbacks out there, commonly known as - [Thankful Grateful Blessed](https://heartstories.com/thankful-grateful-blessed/) - Thanksgiving is a day to be thankful. To stop and smell the roses (or the marigolds as my little girl did). And while gratitude is good, holidays can also give us a mixed bag of emotions. Hard things still happen even on the best of days, so here’s a little cheat sheet in case your - [More Than a Mom](https://heartstories.com/more-than-a-mom/) - The first time I remember feeling content in my life was the first year of my daughter’s life. Up until that point, I was notorious for always wanting more. Nothing was ever enough, even my wins fell overwhelmingly short, and I would constantly bounce around looking for the next best thing. Then, that tiny human - [Celebrating Through Our Sorrows](https://heartstories.com/celebrating-through-our-sorrows/) - Tonight we paused our normal tidy-up-hurry-up routine just long enough to play a game of Chutes and Ladders. It’s a game of luck, but somehow I managed to beat my daughter twice in row. As I won the second time, I waited for her reaction, expecting a meltdown or at the very least a sign - [It's Never Too Late to Create a Sister](https://heartstories.com/its-never-too-late-to-create-a-sister/) - For many years I held the status of being an only child and the personality traits which accompany that still exist within me. I like organization and independence and can turn on my extroversion just long enough before I retreat to my bed and binge watch bad reality TV. But I always envied the deep - [I Like You Just the Way You Are](https://heartstories.com/i-like-you-just-the-way-you-are/) - To celebrate the upcoming Halloween holiday, my son’s preschool had a “Heroes Parade.” Kids came dressed as their favorite heroic figures: doctors, firefighters, policemen—there was even an astronaut. My son went as Mr. Rogers. (Albeit a casual Friday Fred Rogers because I couldn’t find his khaki pants.) I can’t think of a bigger hero than - [You Have What You Need](https://heartstories.com/you-have-what-you-need/) - When I was in nursing school, I was introduced to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Basically, the gist is this: everything we “need” for human survival can fit into a pyramid. At the bottom of the pyramid, the largest part, are your most basic needs: food, clothing, water, shelter. And as you move up, there are - [Invisible Imperfections](https://heartstories.com/invisible-imperfections/) - “Your kids don’t look like they have autism.” I get this comment a lot and I have great empathy for it. We’ve been taught to believe disabilities are visible. Sometimes it’s hard to go past a picture and see a person. So I always reply with some gentle form of this: Can you see my - [Don't Ask a Child 'What' They Want to Be, Ask 'Who' They Want to Be](https://heartstories.com/dont-ask-a-child-what-they-want-to-be-ask-who-they-want-to-be/) - A veterinarian. That’s what my wonderful six-year-old wants to be when she grows up. But here’s my dream for my child as she ages: I hope she grows up to be a giver and receiver of kindness. That’s it. I did an interview recently where I was asked what my “family motto” was, and those - [My Marriage Wasn't Made for Quarantine](https://heartstories.com/my-marriage-wasnt-made-for-quarantine/) - I don’t think my marriage was made for quarantine. Here’s the deal: my husband and I work well as introverted/extroverted partners because I can usually get my social fix elsewhere. While he is completely content solo, I crave socialization. He’s self-assured and shops on the same aisles of the grocery store; I like a smorgasbord - [The Silver Lining of Slowing Down](https://heartstories.com/the-silver-lining-of-slowing-down/) - Where I grew up, we didn’t have neighborhood pools or county festivals. We had gravel and dirt roads. In fact, it was such a small town we didn’t even have a chain restaurant until my senior year of high school. I’ll never forget the line that wrapped around the building on the eve of their - [Find the Friend Who Will Row Beside You](https://heartstories.com/find-the-friend-who-will-row-beside-you/) - Big groups of girlfriends have always been tricky for me. I’m a former only child and some of the residual effects of that linger. I’ve always preferred my friendships one-on-one so that I can dive deep with the few rather than stay surface with the many. But finding the one or two women who understand - [Personal Pandemics: Finding the Beauty in Plan B](https://heartstories.com/personal-pandemics-finding-the-beauty-in-plan-b/) - A few summers ago, I went through my own personal pandemic. My husband’s heart stopped—he broke his back during the flatline—my children were diagnosed with autism, and the depression and anxiety I’d spent my entire life running from were on the rise. So much changed, and so many responsibilities became mine. I couldn’t even leave - [Teach Them Early What You Learned Late](https://heartstories.com/teach-them-early-what-you-learned-late/) - The other day I looked at my beautiful six-year-old daughter carefully tending to her baby doll and had a somewhat morbid thought: what would happen if I was no longer here to mother her? - [What Makes a Good Mother](https://heartstories.com/whatmakesagoodmother/) - What makes a good mother? If you would’ve asked me this question before I gave birth, I would’ve said, “Someone who cares for her kids and their needs; someone who protects her children from pain. A good mother is always there. She’s your best friend, making things easier, better.” Basically Mary Poppins, not a parent. - [Be an answer](https://heartstories.com/be-an-answer/) - I watched a movie last night. That's actually a pretty rare occurrence for me. I don't make time for TV, so movies are usually out of the question. But this one was different. It's been sitting in my kitchen, staring at me for almost two years. Nefarious, Merchant of Souls It's not a popcorn - [If One Woman Wins, We All Do](https://heartstories.com/if-one-woman-wins-we-all-do/) - When I graduated from nursing school, my best friends showed up with their support and this sign. I remember there was no better feeling than seeing a group of women I loved standing up for me. Girls in their twenties get a bad rap. Dare I say this was the time in my life I - [For the Love of Food](https://heartstories.com/for-the-love-of-food/) - I don’t remember when my issues with food began, but I do know it’s always been my drug of choice. I’ve always found great pleasure in what I feed my body—and often great disgust with how I feel afterward. When I was young, there was no judgment attached. Pizza parties and double scoops. Those were - [When You’re Not Ready to Remove the Swim Skirt](https://heartstories.com/when-youre-not-ready-to-remove-the-swim-skirt/) - Last week when we were at the pool, my five-year-old daughter asked me when I was going to take off my dress and put on my swimsuit. I didn’t have it in me to tell her I was already in my swimsuit; a skirt to cover my hips and thighs, fat and flab. So - [New voices and perspectives; they do a body good](https://heartstories.com/new-voices-and-perspectives-they-do-a-body-good/) - The HeartStories blog platform has historically been reserved as a place for me to share stories of hope, encouragement, and inspiration. But recently, I decided that I want this blog to elevate the voices of more women, sharing diverse stories that will encourage and inspire you. I want you to see in their faces and read in their words, that you are enough and you are never alone. - [Signs of hope](https://heartstories.com/signs-of-hope/) - Have you ever met a new friend and you didn't feel that instant connection in the very first moment? Like it wasn't all unicorns and rainbows and magical BFFs at first? But once you took the time to really see her for who she is, you can't get enough? That's my friend Stephanie Hanrahan. I - [How to Talk to Your Daughter About Her Body](https://heartstories.com/how-to-talk-to-your-daughter-about-her-body/) - I’ve been conscious about my body since I was a little girl. I can vividly remember comparing my stomach to that of my cousins or looking around for markers of beauty, whether it was the cheerleading captain or the latest cover model. If I didn’t measure up, I immediately felt inadequate. As a tender teenager, - [How has 2020 changed you?](https://heartstories.com/how-has-2020-changed-you/) - How has 2020 changed you? People change, either by chance or by choice. Here we are, halfway through 2020. Still wiping the sand out of our tired eyes squinting towards the scorching sun, wondering which direction leads home. You can either wait around to see what happens next or, choose to do what you can today, fully expecting the world to look entirely different again tomorrow. Instead of looking for the familiar shore, you can focus on conjuring joy. You can start today. - [How to get your belly rubbed](https://heartstories.com/how-to-get-your-belly-rubbed/) - We adopted our dog Hartley from a rescue a couple of years back. She is the sweetest little girl pup you've ever met. She's timid and shy, but extremely loyal and obedient. She follows us everywhere we go. She doesn't hesitate to tuck that big head right up under our hands to make sure we know - [Love is curious](https://heartstories.com/love-is-curious/) - We can change the narratives we've been taught. When something, or someone, seems scary simply because we don't know enough about them, we can lean into that. We can recognize that fear, for what it is . . . fear of the unknown. - [Fear, and the night dive](https://heartstories.com/fear-and-the-night-dive/) - I've always wanted to scuba dive at night. For some reason, it's not as common practice as daytime diving. It's certainly not a popular choice among our dive clan. This year, I was determined to make it happen, though. So I announced that I'd be going, even if no one else wanted to go. I - [The unfamiliar place you fear to go](https://heartstories.com/the-unfamiliar-place-you-fear-to-go/) - I wonder how many times in life we pass by the dark alley, thinking we're looking for something else. I wonder how many times we end up missing the opportunity we're so desperately seeking, because it doesn't look the way we expect it to. - [Where is fear holding you back?](https://heartstories.com/where-is-fear-holding-you-back/) - Is there an area of your life you're allowing fear to hold you back? Maybe today is the day to look a little closer at the stories you're telling yourself in those circumstances. Are they entirely true or have you embellished on them in your head? - [Don't get stressed, get playful](https://heartstories.com/dont-get-stressed-get-playful/) - What if, when you're stuck on the side of a mountain with some friends (or co-workers), you decide to laugh hysterically? What if, instead of fearing the fall, you work together to come up with a plan? - [Sometimes you need a rescue](https://heartstories.com/sometimes-you-need-a-rescue/) - Sometimes you may need a rescue, but you have to wave your hands to ask for help. No one will know you need help if you keep trying to go it alone. - [The unknown](https://heartstories.com/the-unknown/) - Today is the boy's first day of school. Last night we talked about what they were least and most looking forward to about going back to school. It was a surprisingly interesting conversation. I went to sleep thinking about their responses. Everything they weren't looking forward to, centered around fear of the unknown. What will - [Messy Closets](https://heartstories.com/messy-closets/) - That's my closet. Yep, mine. Today. I can hear your gasp of horror and see your jaw hanging open from here. It's gonna be alright. Take a breath. Someday I'll clean it. What's even crazier? After I took that picture, I was tempted to rearrange and take another shot, to crop it, and filter it. - [Add life to your years](https://heartstories.com/add-life-to-your-years/) - The beauty eating the greenery at Girls Night Out? That's my joyful friend Melanie. She brings laughter wherever she goes. She's brilliant and wise. She's serious about supporting parents as they navigate the unknown waters of raising kids. But you can always count on her to bring the laughter. Yesterday, as I watched a quick - [Miserable?  Or happy and strong? ](https://heartstories.com/miserable-or-happy-and-strong/) - My incredible niece Sophia turned 16 last week. Per family tradition, all the local family gathered to celebrate over the weekend, including Great Grandma, whom we're thrilled is now "local". Instead of a fancy birthday cake, Sophia wanted to celebrate with French macarons. They were an absolutely beautiful display of color and perfection. Exactly the - [Signs of life](https://heartstories.com/signs-of-life/) - Spring break is on the horizon, but if we're honest, this "break" is mostly about the kids. For many of us, it means taking on more work, not less, in an effort to balance all the things. I'm here today to remind you to shun to false stories that work to convince you there's something wrong with you if you need rest and renewal. Those stories are a lie. If you're tired, hungry, sad, or lonely, those are signs of life, not selfishness. It's why babies cry before they can speak. They are signals you need care. You are designed for rest, renewal, connection, and creativity. If you want to live a flourishing life in humble service to others, as I do, these things are non-negotiable. I'm certainly not the expert at practicing them, but it's why I do what I do. I'm fighting for you. We need you to flourish. We need you to do what you're called to do. Pay attention to your signs of life. to more love, Crystal - [You, are a queen](https://heartstories.com/you-are-a-queen/) - I didn't grow up loving fresh-cut flower arrangements. In fact, I've always mostly thought they were a poor choice for a gift because they die so quickly and they make more work for the receiver who has to water them and care for them. That is until I met florist, Lauren Sorden of Blue Posy - [When it rains . . .](https://heartstories.com/when-it-rains-2/) - This is a moment of behind-the-scenes truth being told. We had wildly different plans for our Galentines Sip & Stroll GNO. It wasn't supposed to be a Sip 'n Stroll at all. It was supposed to be a "Galentine's Pamper Party". We had all the fun plans for how it was going down. Until, at - [Showing up matters](https://heartstories.com/showing-up-matters/) - It's been a rough week it's been on so many of our hearts. I'm not even a sports fan, unless my kids are playing. Kobe Bryant wasn't on my radar. Though he was a legend, he wouldn't even have ranked in 10,000 people I was thinking about going into the weekend. But oh, what a - [The reliable path to maturity](https://heartstories.com/the-reliable-path-to-maturity/) - I got a chance to sit with a friend the other day who has endured some serious pain in her recent past and it doesn't appear that it will be easing up anytime soon. There are parts of her story I can relate to, but most of it is well beyond my scope of experience. - [The Journey to Joy](https://heartstories.com/the-journey-to-joy/) - While I was working at a summer camp in college, there was a rule that if the counselors wanted to "play on the lake" they could only go out to do that at the crack of dawn before the campers woke up. So we'd often meet at the dock in our swimsuits and quietly back - [It's NOT selfish](https://heartstories.com/its-not-selfish/) - Why should you choose a "Word of the Year"? I sat down with Me Ra Koh earlier this week to chat about that. During our chat, Me Ra's heart about choosing a word of the year blew the doors right off mine. She's been doing it for 20 years! I consider that pro-level! Here's what - [Hey 2020, you’re right on time](https://heartstories.com/hey-2020-youre-right-on-time/) - One night, I was washing my face in silence, in my dark bathroom, like I often do. The iPhone light was the only light. It was shining in the sink, so the overhead light didn't wake Scott up. Per usual, I was the last one up after getting the kids to bed, talking, laughing, and - [Low Power Mode](https://heartstories.com/low-power-mode/) - Wouldn't it be great if our bodies came with the option for automatic "Low Power Mode" just like our iPhones? This is the definition on Apple's website: "Use Low Power Mode to save battery life on your iPhone. Low Power Mode reduces the amount of power that your iPhone uses when the battery gets low. - [What's your love language?](https://heartstories.com/whats-your-love-language/) - If you're my friend and "gifts" is your primary love language. I'm sorry. I try, I really do. I love you. And I hope somehow you'll understand that gifts simply don't compute in my brain. So most of the time, rather than buying you something that I don't know if you'll even like, I will opt to buy you a gift card. But if I do buy you some meaningful and thoughtful gift, it will likely be wrapped in a gift bag (that I picked up while trying to get that "one thing" at Target and got distracted by the $1 - $5 section they stuck right in the middle of my path). When we give beautiful gifts like this at HeartStories Girls Night Out, it takes a village. This photo represents a HeartStories village coming together like you wouldn't believe to create these gifts for our Girlfriend Holiday Party Table packages! The list of those involved in this effort outside of our actual HeartStories team included Taylor Toffee, Love Letters Handmade, The Scout Guide, Wine Glass Writer, All Things Patti, Esperance Aesthetic Wellness, Joia, and Gift Wrap Girl on The Go! It was truly a team effort, and they knocked it out of the park. What's your love language? What makes you feel most loved? Do you find that you show love more easily in that language than the others? I want to hear all about it! - [You are a work of art](https://heartstories.com/me-rah-koh-you-are-a-work-of-art/) - If only you knew. If only you could know a small part of the story that brought her where she is today. Only then could you begin to understand the depth of her outrageous joy, her fiery strength, and her unreasonable love for you, and everyone she meets. I'm sure she's not a perfect human, but she's certainly the kind of human I want to be. While I can't begin to explain how much her friendship has meant to me already in this life, trust me. It's big. Of all the images I've seen of Me Ra this one stops me in my tracks. This is her. Yes, she's FULL of joy, bubbling over, smiling, almost always. But this one tells a richer story. A fuller story. I can't do her story one iota of justice, trying to tell it myself, but I desperately want you to hear it because it's so good, and strong, and true. So today, I want you to meet my beloved friend Me Ra Koh, who is leading us in our "One Word Girls Night Out" on January 9th. But I want you to hear her story, in her own words: You are a work of art to more love, Crystal - [She did it anyway](https://heartstories.com/she-did-it-anyway/) - I'll never forget the first moment I remember meeting Vanessa. She was sitting in the front row during our "Bravehearted Cookie GNO". The entire night was about courage, in the face of fear. Yes, we made cookies, but we did it while we heard Christie Halverson share her story about going from baking cookies out - [Room for both](https://heartstories.com/room-for-both/) - When people ask me about my favorite memories of our family "Legacy" trip to Israel it's hard to give an answer. After a trip so full of meaningful memories, there are so many incredible stories to tell. They're all my favorite. There was one moment that was my most memorable personal moment om the trip - [What time is for](https://heartstories.com/what-time-is-for/) - Who knew that boys in their early teens were still interested in gingerbread houses? A mama can hope, but these days, that hope gets dashed at times by swings of emotion or apathy, and things don't turn out quite the way I imagine they might. But this was one of my favorite recent moments by - [Making it through](https://heartstories.com/making-it-through/) - While we were in Israel, we had some scary moments exploring dark tunnels. Some were dry and relatively benign. Some were pitch-black and full of water. In the first "tunnel tour" I wasn't worried about much. Though inclosed, the walls where high, there was light inside, the ground was dry, and everyone was relatively calm. - [Sister, keep going](https://heartstories.com/sister-keep-going/) - This is a picture of my "previous life". I was a medical device sales rep, spending my days working cases in operating rooms and cardiac cath labs. It worked hard and made great money. I was able to be present for most of the important moments for the kids at school. I didn't get to - [Is it worth fighting for?](https://heartstories.com/is-it-worth-fighting-for/) - Being a "7" on the Enneagram means I love adventure. I don't often take the well-paved or proven road. We sevens are spontaneous always looking for what's next. But a less-known fact about sevens is that we sometimes become exhausted by constantly staying on the go. This isn't a blog about the Enneagram, or even - [The magic you're looking for](https://heartstories.com/the-magic-youre-looking-for/) - When we left the dock, the skies were blue and the sun was bright. It was going to be a beautiful day for scuba diving the North Wall in Grand Cayman, which is known for it's rougher waters but giant fish (sharks). We had high hopes of seeing some of Cayman's beautiful tiger or nurse - [Never go back](https://heartstories.com/never-go-back/) - In my mind, calligraphy has always been an art that wasn't "for me". I've never been very fond of my own handwriting and certainly never considered hand-lettering to be something that I'd one day enjoy doing, just for fun. But so many women really love it. It's all the rage to learn to label your - [Tonight, and every night](https://heartstories.com/tonight-and-every-night/) - When I was growing up, I wasn't allowed to dress up for Halloween or go trick-or-treating. To my family, Halloween was a celebration of death and darkness and we wanted no part of that. Instead, we celebrated "fall" by going to all the Fall Festivals. On Halloween, we would wait in anticipation for dad to - [You're not the only one](https://heartstories.com/youre-not-the-only-one/) - Have you ever met someone and known instantly that they're "your people"? My friend and renowned friendship expert, Shasta Nelson would tell you that friendship is not born that way. It's planted, nurtured, and practiced. And she's absolutely right! AND with this work I do, I've found that I can learn pretty quickly who my - [The only way through](https://heartstories.com/the-only-way-through-2/) - Have you ever received a timely message that stopped you in your tracks? I got a text yesterday from my friend Libba that was like a punch in the gut and a warm hug, all at once. It was an image that I'd apparently shared years earlier. Which made me laugh. It was a reminder - [Is it safe to come out yet?](https://heartstories.com/is-it-safe-to-come-out-yet/) - We were at dinner the other night and clearly, I said something woefully embarrassing, enough so that this budding teenager felt the need to crawl under a rock and hide. When there isn't a rock to hide under, you obviously just camouflage yourself with your dinner napkin. No one can see you now, babe. You're - [Be at peace](https://heartstories.com/be-at-peace/) - Have you seen Brené Brown's recent Instagram post about pumpkin pics? I died. "I accidentally pulled up Instagram instead of Instacart. Now it's 2 hours later and I have no groceries for Sunday prep, but I know where Rhianna bought her hoop earrings and I have 20 cute pumpkin pics saved." Ever been there? I - [A Heart like a Wildflower](https://heartstories.com/a-heart-like-a-wildflower/) - This is my beautiful friend Molly Stephenson. She left town temporarily, to go work with some couple in Waco. (Chip & Jo?) Why would she do a thing like that? Leave us to go work on the team at Magnolia? Who knows!? All I know is that she's back, and I'm thrilled! She returned to - [Keep the fire burning](https://heartstories.com/keep-the-fire-burning/) - We had our first little "bonfire" over the weekend. Though I've built plenty of fires in my lifetime, it's been a while since I've built one outside for roasting marshmallows and warming a crowd over a long period of time. We needed to keep the fire going over a four-hour stretch and laughably, my plan - [Not the mom you want to be?](https://heartstories.com/not-the-mom-you-want-to-be/) - It's always funny to me how the school system decides it's "Fair Day", but they take no one to the fair. It's really just an extra day off school that clearly should be spent by mamas and kids frolicking happily at the fair, snapping photos to post to Instagram. I don't know about you, but - [Glimmers of joy in the mundane](https://heartstories.com/glimmers-of-joy-in-the-mundane/) - Who doesn't love a little joyride every now and then? I wouldn't typically categorize our morning commutes to school as "joyrides", but yesterday was different. After we ran through our usual routine of showers, breakfast, and chores, it was time to secure Walter's doggie diaper before we went out the door. As I closed the - [Let the rest simmer](https://heartstories.com/let-the-rest-simmer/) - This brisk autumn air in Texas is bringing me all the feels for my very favorite time of year. It reminds me of this moment in Central Park last fall when my sisters and I were celebrating my mom's 70th birthday in NYC. Nearly the same moment we stepped into the park my eyes locked - [The beautiful strength in remembering](https://heartstories.com/the-beautiful-strength-in-remembering/) - This may look like a simple stack of cards, but it's certainly not. Inside these envelopes are stories. They're filled with memories and words of love and longing from the hearts of women at our Coco Vida Girls Night Out last Thursday night. I spread them out like this on Friday morning in pure awe, - [Who lives on in you?](https://heartstories.com/who-lives-on-in-you/) - Growing up, my sisters and I often spent the summers at my grandparent's house on the Lake of the Ozarks. Those summers are some of my most cherished memories of my childhood. Grandma and Grandpa taught us to fish. Grandpa taught us to clean the fish and then Grandma taught us how to fry it - [It's National (what) Day?!](https://heartstories.com/its-national-what-day/) - I don't know about you, but I've been laughing a lot about all of the "national holidays" that are taking over my social media feeds. It's all fun and games until somebody gets hurt. Seriously though. I try to be good about hopping on social media long enough to check in on people. I try - [Still here, still smiling, 10 years later](https://heartstories.com/still-here-still-smiling-10-years-later/) - Are you living proof that difficult roads often lead to the most beautiful destinations? Have you learned the hard way that the very best things in life aren't usually surprising, and they don't come quickly, or easily? If you're anything like me, you're echoing a resounding "YES!" in your mind as you read those words - [More than this "busy" life we're living](https://heartstories.com/more-than-this-busy-life-were-living/) - In each season of life, I find myself fighting the story in my brain that says, "But no, really. This next season is going to be calmer. More peaceful. There will be more free time and rest." I fight it because I've now lived long enough to know better, life is not magically going to - [The most fascinating you](https://heartstories.com/the-most-fascinating-you/) - If you've ever read any of my writing or heard me speak about taking the Fascination Advantage personality quiz by Sally Hogshead, you know that learning about her work set me free from any shame about showing up, as the "real" Crystal in my work with HeartStories. It allowed me to stop trying to pretend - [Your best teacher](https://heartstories.com/your-best-teacher/) - I've heard it said that your best teacher is your last mistake. In that scenario, it would be hard to discern among all my best teachers. I'm constantly making pretty hefty mistakes. From things as small as misspelled words on the blog, to investing large amounts of money into resources that didn't work out the - [A peaceful place ](https://heartstories.com/a-peaceful-place/) - Last week, after an unusually difficult day, I hit the road to head over to Coppell for the 30th annual Coppell High School Lariette Spaghetti Dinner. I didn't go because I was craving spaghetti, although it would have been fabulous had I not accidentally doused it in Italian salad dressing because my head was too - [It's worth celebrating](https://heartstories.com/its-worth-celebrating/) - I ran into Market Street to simply grab a few items for charcuterie spread I was throwing together. It was supposed to be an in-and-out, quick run. But the golden amber vases, burnt orange florals, and them smell of simmering apples drew me over to the floral department like a moth to straight to a flame. I - [Keep believing](https://heartstories.com/keep-believing/) - I can't even begin to describe how much I've learned since starting HeartStories in 2012 (officially 2013). I was in it for what I could do to help others, but sitting here, looking back, it's been almost seven years of the most intense season of growth of my life. And I don't foresee that changing anytime - [A trip to the fair](https://heartstories.com/a-trip-to-the-fair/) - As the weather in Texas cools off from the 100s, all the way down to the 90s, it brings along dreams of pumpkins, warm fires, and all the fun that is The State Fair of Texas. From the corny dogs and fried . . . everything, to the always interesting exhibits, the rides, Big Texas - [Choose who you will become](https://heartstories.com/choose-who-you-will-become/) - Once upon a time, in a time when life was very different, these three women went to the lake From what we remember now, we had the time of our lives. We still laugh and reminisce about all the fun we had. All the wonderful conversations. We talk about how easy it was just to - [Who's in your huddle?](https://heartstories.com/whos-in-your-huddle/) - It's been a long time since I squealed laughing the way I did at our Football 101 Girls Night Out on Thursday night at Children's Health Andrews Insitute. I mean I knew we were going to have a great time, but I honestly didn't anticipate we'd have as many volunteers to "take the field" as - [Looking for love](https://heartstories.com/looking-for-love/) - I used to love Coca-Cola. I mean, it was one of my very favorite tastes. I've intentionally swapped it for sparkling water as a small step toward healthier living, but I'll still take one down on special occasions, or with certain foods like pizza or Mexican food, as a way of celebrating. So it was - [Stop looking for happiness in the same place you lost it](https://heartstories.com/stop-looking-for-happiness-in-the-same-place-you-lost-it/) - It's officially football season in Texas and for the first time in a long time, this mama won't be sitting on the football field every Saturday watching my boy play. Not because I've simply decided not to go watch the games. But because my boy, who was so incredibly passionate about the sport has decided - [The Labor of Mothers](https://heartstories.com/the-labor-of-mothers/) - This is my mom and me on her 70th Birthday trip to New York City with all (4) of her daughters. All of us have full-time careers in addition to being full-time mothers, so it was a very special occasion for each of us to take enough time away to celebrate Mom together on this - [Clear eyes, full hearts, Friday night.](https://heartstories.com/clear-eyes-full-hearts-friday-night/) - Tonight is our Eagles first home football game. So guess where I plan to be? Right here, at the field, with my people. We'll meet under the lights, grab food from the food trucks, and cheer on the boys who've been working so hard in preparation for this night. In an odd sort of parallel, - [Moments matter](https://heartstories.com/moments-matter/) - I don't know how he did it. When I was growing up, my Dad was the pastor of a large church in Oklahoma. Looking back now as an adult working to build a business myself, I can only imagine how stressful the years of raising four 'highly emotive' girls must have been with everything else - [Release the pain](https://heartstories.com/release-the-pain/) - This is Sir Walter, my first-born puppy love. I've had dogs my whole life, and dogs have always had my heart. But this one, he's the first one I chose for myself. He's the first one Scott and I chose together. He made us puppy parents almost 16 years ago. You know what that means; - [Why Football?](https://heartstories.com/why-football/) - As I plan out the content for our Girls Night Out events each month, I ask a lot of questions. I try to get in women's heads about what's going to be top of mind during that month. When it came time to plan the September 5th GNO, the answer I kept getting was: "Football"! - [I was here](https://heartstories.com/i-was-here/) - Some moments move so fast you barely recognize their significance before they're gone. Oaks had a friend over after school yesterday. After we dropped Noah off for soccer training they asked if we could stop by Kartland around the corner to ride indoor go-carts. I remembered that we had a couple of credits there and - [Are you brave enough?](https://heartstories.com/are-you-brave-enough/) - I opened up my Facebook newsfeed this morning to get an image for today's blog (from the HeartStories photo albums of our Girls Night Out events) the first thing I saw was this quote from John Acuff: "Be brave enough to be bad at something new." It was like an arrow to the soul because - [The bridge you need](https://heartstories.com/the-bridge-you-need/) - Until recently, I never really realized just how much it shaped me to grow up with three sisters. I've always known it was part of the fabric of who I am but lately, I've discovered more and more, just how much it has impacted my choices and my worldview. I see it especially the comradery - [The problem with tomorrow](https://heartstories.com/the-problem-with-tomorrow/) - As I walked through the living room this morning collecting trash from last night's apparent frat party, this whiteboard suddenly caught my eye. I stopped to read the top and it took my breath away. As I wrote about on the blog yesterday, I've been trying to create intentional moments of connection with the boys. - [Save the snapshots](https://heartstories.com/save-the-snapshots/) - Last week, the boys and I took an impromptu trip up to Urban Air Trampoline Park in Frisco. We thought we were heading there so they could jump around for an hour or so, while I sat with my laptop, getting a few things done. But the moment we walked in, we quickly realized things - [That friend behind the scenes](https://heartstories.com/that-friend-behind-the-scenes/) - Beth DiCarlo, our event designer, snagged this photo while Lauren and I were huddling behind the stage at our last girls night out and it's one of my favorite event photos EVER. It's my favorite because when I look at it, it tells a vivid story that not many people get a chance to hear. - [Before you're ready](https://heartstories.com/before-youre-ready/) - Over the weekend, we'd set aside some time to simply "be" together as a family. Life has been super full for Scott and I lately, so we put some boundaries around time for just the four of us. It was tempting to veg out around the house, rest, and not do much. But we decided - [Pick one](https://heartstories.com/pick-one/) - Anyone who knows me well knows that I have two basic speeds: On or Off. I either need to be moving and shaking, getting stuff done. OR completely chilling and disconnected from the rest of the world. It's actually one of the reasons I'm pretty terrible at the social media game. The always-on, always posting, - [Is expensive wine worth more?](https://heartstories.com/is-expensive-wine-worth-more/) - In just 6 days, I'll be "exploring the world" in a beautiful estate, with this self-professed reformed nomad, Heather Gee Cole, the founder of Toasted Stave. Through Toasted Stave, Heather provides wine tours and education from the Texas Hill Country to California and Oregon, all the way to France. She loves learning about who makes - [Time to try something new!](https://heartstories.com/time-to-try-something-new/) - When you visit the same vacation spot every year, one of the very best perks is the friends you make over time. This is Vincent, who has become a dear friend of our family, especially the boys. They talk about him all year and look forward to seeing him during our summer visits. Vincent lives - [Be where you are](https://heartstories.com/be-where-you-are/) - You may have noticed in my social stories during our little vacay, that I spent A LOT of time watching my boys hone their skimboarding skills. They first picked up this fun new sport last summer with their "beach" friend Vincent, who is from Hungary. They bought new boards since last year, though. They cleared - [Sometimes leaving can help you appreciate coming home](https://heartstories.com/sometimes-leaving-can-help-you-appreciate-coming-home/) - We just returned from a family vacation that was a much-needed break from the pressure and pace of our everyday lives. I know, I know, you're supposed to create a life you don't need a vacation from, but we haven't mastered that craft just yet. We needed a vacation. We needed to unplug. You may - [You're still here](https://heartstories.com/youre-still-here/) - Today is my dear friend Miranda's birthday. When I scrolled to her profile on Facebook to wish her a quick HBD, I noticed a video in the "music" section of her profile. It was a familiar face that drew me in. It was Nichole Nordeman and her song called, "Sound of surviving" it stopped - [You're not asking too much](https://heartstories.com/youre-not-asking-too-much/) - Have you ever had one of those days when you're feeling super stuck and you need friends to support you, but you feel like you've asked too much? You think they're too busy to help. You don't want to bother them by making your fire drill their fire drill. I had one of those days - [Because you care](https://heartstories.com/because-you-care/) - You might think that planning night at the movies for a girls night out would be the easiest of them all. It seems like it would be as simple as sending out the invite, picking the movie and food and everyone just shows up and Voila! I might have been thinking that too. But oh - [Sometimes you need a tow](https://heartstories.com/sometimes-you-need-a-tow/) - A weekend of scuba instruction taught me something I didn't expect. If you watched my social stories over the weekend, you saw that I *might* have been a little overexcited that my boys are finally getting certified to scuba dive. Yes, they are still young, but they've been participating with us each year in very - [Take screenshots](https://heartstories.com/take-screenshots/) - You know it's summer when one of the things on my to-do list in the middle of a "normal" workday is to take these hooligans to the local dive shop to try on wet suits. Is it just me or do everyone else's kids revert back about 10 years when you visit the places they - [The dance of growth](https://heartstories.com/the-dance-of-growth/) - This little baby of mine somehow just turned 13 years old. It seems impossible to believe that my mild-mannered, inordinately kind, wildly smart, curly-blonde-haired, chubby little baby boy has "officially" become a strong, fit, and very tall teenager. But somehow it's true. This is him. My little man-child. It's already a momentous birthday, but it - [How will you decide?](https://heartstories.com/how-will-you-decide/) - One quick glance at this image instantly spreads a smile across my face. It's from our "fireside chat" time at last month's girls night out. Brooklyn was clearly telling one of her hilarious "Brooklyn" stories, the way only she can. Meanwhile, Sally and I are smiling those "Oh my gosh, is she really about to - [Your journey is right on time](https://heartstories.com/your-journey-is-right-on-time/) - I took this picture a few summers ago while exploring nature in Colorado with my boys. This bridge that seemed to appear in the middle of nowhere, was captivating to this wild-hearted girl. To date, that trip is one of my favorite trips we've ever taken. I could have lived without the 24-hour airport delay, - [The only tiny bit that matters](https://heartstories.com/the-only-tiny-bit-that-matters/) - There's something about summertime that brings out an extra dose of wild sibling shenanigans around our house. It's the combination of all the extra quality time together, the lack of a structured schedule, and a diet that consists of "whatever we can find around here". It's midday nerf wars and late night movies. I remember - [Just me, just you](https://heartstories.com/just-me-just-you/) - This is Shakari, she was a fangirl for a minute. We met last week while I conducting our first "official" site visit at the new Cut! by Cinemark movie theater, where we're hosting the Chick Flick GNO. We were there measuring all the spaces, talking to all the people, and of course, taking all the - [A steady rhythm of grace](https://heartstories.com/a-steady-rhythm-of-grace/) - "One day you will wake up and you will be so glad you did not settle. You will be so glad you did not give up. You will be so glad you did not sync yourself to someone else's pace and you chose instead, to anchor yourself in a steady rhythm of grace." ~ Morgan - [Time away](https://heartstories.com/time-away/) - Until I broke the silence yesterday, I was in the longest "blogless" stretch since I started blogging consistently in 2015. That January, I joined a 7-day, daily blogging challenge with Seth Godin's team and I liked it so much, that sort of like Forest Gump, I simply decided to keep going. Since then, I've written - [Her love is sweet](https://heartstories.com/her-love-is-sweet/) - When I was a little girl, this beautiful woman took care of me so well and so often that it's hard to believe she even speaks to me at all. Seriously. She is the oldest of 4 girls in our family, which made her the built-in babysitter. We all already know that I was more - [Show up with Joy](https://heartstories.com/show-up-with-joy/) - Today is a special day for this Princess Smiling Sun! (Or maybe it was Princess Laughs A Lot) I'm not exactly sure, but whichever it was, it was a great representation of who she is. My sister Heather brings a bright light of joy wherever she goes. It doesn't matter if we're scrubbing toilets, loading - [When things get serious](https://heartstories.com/when-things-get-serious/) - As we're ramping up all the preparations for the big birthday shindig this Thursday night, I've been scrolling through a few previous HeartStories GNO Birthday party pics and they're making me laugh so hard. Especially this one. Karris, Jennifer, and Holly are some of my closest friends on this planet, so I snort-laughed when I - [Flipping from darkness to life in full color](https://heartstories.com/flipping-from-darkness-to-life-in-full-color/) - If you've ever thought that things that happened to you in your past tarnished your ability to shine brightly, this is the story for you. Meet my friend Sally and her darling daughter, Rees. 25 years ago, Sally endured a tragic crime. It was a dark and lonely time in her life. For all of - [Wise women gathering](https://heartstories.com/wise-women-gathering/) - Yesterday, the women of our family (including Becca on Facetime!) celebrated my niece Ashlyn, the bride-to-soon-be, with a fancy, Texas bridal shower. We gathered to share a meal, laughter, and stories with this beautiful young woman, who will be committing her life to The ONE next Friday. As part of our time together, we went - [You get what you get](https://heartstories.com/you-get-what-you-get/) - While dropping the "boys" (a.k.a. teenagers!) off for summer camp, our usually family photo ops didn't turn out quite the way I would have liked. Everyone was hot and sweaty. One of the boys, who shall remain nameless (hint: it's not the one pictured), was not very happy with Mama. Of course, I really wanted - [We need your fire](https://heartstories.com/we-need-your-fire/) - This is my spunky-fun, crazy-smart, friend Brooklyn Calloway, the founder of Brookielynn's Bungalow, is her home for all things DIY and crafty, where she says it’s ok that she's usually covered in paint and glitter. We met through Wendi McGowan Ellis, at her now infamous AC3 gathering. Of course, I knew of her previously through her - [Not the only way](https://heartstories.com/not-the-only-way/) - Last night Oaks and I needed to run an errand that took us through a neighboring town. Just as we crossed the bridge over the lake, we noticed an enticing tree-lined street called "Oak Drive" off to the right. It appeared to quietly tuck away down the shoreline of the lake. We decided that on - [Extra "mom grace" required](https://heartstories.com/extra-mom-grace-required/) - As I look back at pictures of the boys and me when we were ALL younger, I realize even more, what a wild journey this role of motherhood is. Those sweet chubby cheeks and baby kisses feel like an eternity ago. It would be easy to gloss over it all with a Hallmark card this - [It's not about the number](https://heartstories.com/its-not-about-the-number/) - There's nothing that screams grown-up birthday celebration quite like flaming fireworks shooting out of a Nothing Bundt Cake inside a swanky restaurant. That was certainly the case at our recent gathering to celebrate my beautiful friend Britney. She's a friend who loves to celebrate special moments for all of us, which makes it all the - [Reconnecting with the past](https://heartstories.com/reconnecting-with-the-past/) - Exploring for shark teeth in the creek by our house is how we ended our Mother's Day yesterday. And to me, it was perfection. (I've never really been one for "brunching".) Of course there were one million and one other things we wanted to get done first. There were cries of, "I'm too tired.", "It's - [You with us?](https://heartstories.com/you-with-us/) - It's been a few days (maybe a whole week!) since we met here on the blog. I'm citing the image above from Vanessa Corral, of all the lovely ladies from our Confident Spring Style Fashion show, as the evidence of my "hall pass". (kidding, not kidding) Pulling off a fashion show at that level, as - [So much more than just clothing](https://heartstories.com/so-much-more-than-just-clothing/) - When I opened up our newsletter last night I loved seeing this image of Carly Burson. She's my beloved friend, and our featured guest for the Confident Spring Style GNO fashion show tomorrow night. Carly was actually our very first GNO featured guest in April of 2016, so it's incredibly fitting that she's back, three - [Beyond the surface](https://heartstories.com/beyond-the-surface/) - If you missed the video I took this screenshot from, you missed a barrel of laughs. At least we were laughing a lot. I actually tried to capture us laughing even harder, but apparently ruckus laughter while trying to hold a phone still for a live video don't pair well together for a clear, focused - [Sunshine for your soul](https://heartstories.com/sunshine-for-your-soul/) - I did something very unusual yesterday. I dropped the boys off for school and hit the road for Murphy, Texas to visit my friend Alison, the founder of Get Your Pretty On. Let me first just say that Murphy is WAY further from Frisco than I'd always envisioned in my mind. But wow, was that - [Pick up a compass](https://heartstories.com/pick-up-a-compass/) - I wish you could see the beauty who was taking this picture. It was our new HeartStories Events Assistant, Kim Meissner. She went with me to conduct the "site visit" at our gorgeous venue for the Confident Spring Style Fashion Show GNO, one week from today. We measured, we counted, and practiced setting up the - [The models are coming!](https://heartstories.com/the-models-are-coming/) - Y'all, I'm dying that I'm posting this picture of myself here, but I needed to catch your attention with the excitement of the surprise of the full model lineup reveal for our upcoming "Confident Spring Style GNO". So I looked back at all the videos I made the day we revealed the new venue for - [It's not about the clothes](https://heartstories.com/its-not-about-the-clothes/) - Do you ever just sit back in wonder of all the amazing things your friends are doing? I know I do! This picture makes me laugh because even though I'm not very fashion conscious, I'm constantly in awe over the way my friend Alison can give me "three easy tips" in a video, or a - [Part of your world](https://heartstories.com/part-of-your-world/) - As I was looking for a certain picture, this one looked back at me. Like many pictures do these days, it feels like it was yesterday and a lifetime ago, all at once. In reality, it was almost exactly two years ago, which seems impossible to believe. Those two little pumpkins are mostly teenagers - [If you care enough to get there](https://heartstories.com/if-you-care-enough-to-get-there/) - As we plan our upcoming "Confident Spring Style GNO" fashion show, it brings up a lot of feelings and emotions for me. First, it's reconnecting me, and HeartStories, with some of my favorite women friends who are doing incredible things in the world. Second, it's reminding me once again how often difficult roads lead to - [Remember how far you've come](https://heartstories.com/remember-how-far-youve-come/) - If you read this blog often, you may recall that I recently got my very first real bookshelf. If Marie Kondo came to my office for a visit, she might want me to tidy it up a bit. I would immediately be able to share with her just how much joy this bookshelf brings me, - [Capturing moments](https://heartstories.com/capturing-moments-2/) - Last night, we got a chance to celebrate my only living Grandma on her 89th birthday. And when I say "we" I mean 24 of us! What a privilege it was. It was an extra special night because it was her birthday, of course, but mostly because in this season of life, getting that many - [The gift of authentic connection](https://heartstories.com/the-gift-of-authentic-connection/) - Leading a Girls Night Out once a month requires more behind the scenes effort than most people realize. Especially our brand of GNO, because it's really more like a mini-retreat, entertaining workshop, TV talk show style interview, and a done-for-you dinner with girlfriends, all rolled into one. There are what seems a million details and - [Learning to love](https://heartstories.com/learning-to-love/) - Our sweet Walter was born in 2004 and has been a faithful friend and companion to our family all of these years. He was my very first "baby" and now he's the first "elderly loved one" fully in my care. As he's getting older, we're navigating the changes that increasing age brings for pets and - [Show up for friendship](https://heartstories.com/show-up-for-friendship/) - The Gather 'Round GNO was a such a beautiful gathering Thursday night! The room as completely full, as we hosted our largest group of women ever at the stunning Verona Villa. It was a night brimming with everything you'd expect from a great girls night out. The food was incredible, the wine was flowing, the - [The good life](https://heartstories.com/the-good-life/) - If you've ever read the 5 Love Languages book, you know they describe five very different ways of showing love. There are typically only one or two that make you personally feel loved the most. You can take their quick quiz here to discover yours. The five love languages are: Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, - [Grown-up Sisterhood](https://heartstories.com/grown-up-sisterhood/) - You might have seen on social media that I got to spend a little time with these two ladies last week, over at AR Workshop Frisco. From the moment I walked in, it was peaceful, bright, and open. They were working their tails off with multiple projects going on and I was bringing them an - [A lasting gift](https://heartstories.com/a-lasting-gift/) - Yesterday Vanessa Corral shared the photos of our "You're In Luck GNO" casino party. It brought me so much joy and laughter to peruse through them, seeing all the circles of women who gathered that night, to let go of the stresses of their everyday lives and invest in each other. The unique set up, with - [Pretend it never happened?  No thank you.  ](https://heartstories.com/pretend-it-never-happened-no-thank-you/) - I posted this picture on social media on a whim the night of our last GNO. Team HeartStories was horsing around in the photo booth while the rest of the ladies were winning at their Blackjack tables. I was right up in the lens of the camera because I was supposed to be pressing the - [Justice + Mercy, Strawberries + Sugar](https://heartstories.com/justice-mercy-strawberries-sugar/) - I don't know about you, but over the years, I've employed about one million tricks/bribes in an effort to coax my kids into loving fruits and vegetables. I've tried everything from subbing with cauliflower or mixing in sweet potatoes to allowing, even encouraging, berries to be covered in sugar before ingesting. (why I buy "organic" - [Learning to rest, not quit](https://heartstories.com/learning-to-rest-not-quit/) - This is me in 2014, at our very first-ever HeartStories event. In some ways, it feels like an entire lifetime ago and in many ways, that's true. Especially for me, and the person I've become on this journey. I've worked harder, longer hours than I ever dreamed possible. I have sacrificed more than I ever - [Most people don't need a hero](https://heartstories.com/most-people-dont-need-a-hero/) - We were out in the street in front of our house the other day when our neighbor came out on his front porch. (Poor guy, he can't even open the front door in peace.) We said hello and he explained that he was checking his "bunny box". So of course, we all descended on the - [Contagious Hope](https://heartstories.com/contagious-hope/) - My friend Quynh Chau called me up randomly several weeks ago, asking if I would attend a dinner event with her. She explained that it was a watch party for the "Women That Soar" awards show and she wanted me to come meet some of her friends. If there's one thing I know about Q.C., - [A story of The Source Of Hope](https://heartstories.com/a-story-of-the-source-of-hope/) - "When people see us now, they don't see all the struggle that made us. They only see the success. We had it all and lost it all. That's why we want to share God's love. It's why we want to treat all people with dignity." - [Let it make you better](https://heartstories.com/let-it-make-you-better/) - Ever since we moved, we've had an ongoing conversation about how dirty a new house gets while they're still building other houses all around you. There is constantly SO much dirt in the air. It often looks like an Arizona dust storm outside our windows, especially when the street sweeper comes by, or the landscapers - [The tide is rising](https://heartstories.com/the-tide-is-rising/) - In a world where there's a lot of energy around women rising strong together, there's also a tendency to protect ourselves and compete with one another. Even though supporting each other and collaborating is my battle cry, it shows up for me too! I remember late last year, seeing on social media that a new - [Let it rain](https://heartstories.com/let-it-rain/) - You may remember, back in August, I wrote an entire blog about our adventure in transplanting the two live oak trees we planted at our old house when each of the boys were born. It was quite an ordeal and some folks thought I'd lost my mind, but I was determined that this was the - [The Queen of Hearts](https://heartstories.com/the-queen-of-hearts/) - It's officially spring break in Texas, which means mamas everywhere are doing all the things. They run the gamut of family trips, mission trips, staycations, squeezed in experiences, to simple strategies for keeping kids safe and alive while mama continues to fulfill her grown-up adult responsibilities. I'm somewhere in the middle all of it. Since we snuck - [I'm ready when you are](https://heartstories.com/im-ready-when-you-are/) - This picture feels like a great representation of my life these days. My boys, they are a changin'. In the past if I came in for a kiss, I would have immediately gotten one back. (Haters gonna hate - so if you're one who doesn't think adults should kiss their growing kids - go on - [The sound of opportunity knocking](https://heartstories.com/the-sound-of-opportunity-knocking/) - Snow skiing is one of my all-time favorite hobbies. When I was a kid growing up in Oklahoma, once a season, my parents would pack all of our stuff in our van to drive my three sisters and me to go snow skiing in Colorado. Those are some of my favorite childhood memories. Of course, - [It's all in how you play your hand](https://heartstories.com/its-all-in-how-you-play-your-hand/) - I didn't grow up around any sort of gambling. In fact, to this day, I've never played a game of poker or blackjack. Nor have I ever even pulled up a chair at a casino table. Now don't get me wrong, I can play a mean hand of Spades or Uno. You don't even want - [Remember her?](https://heartstories.com/remember-her/) - My friend Amy posted a black and white image on Instagram this week of a little girl in her swimsuit, full-on playing in the rain. In a wide leg stance, eyes shut, arms and mouth wide open, she's wholly in the moment. I can almost hear her yelling, "YES! Bring it on!!" The caption read: "REMEMBER - [What you choose to look for will change what you see](https://heartstories.com/what-you-choose-to-look-for-will-change-what-you-see/) - As such a thoughtful part of her gift for my birthday, my friend Jennifer gave me this incredible little book called, "Grit & Grace" - uncommon wisdom for inspiring leaders designed to make you think. Not only is the book aesthetically pretty, it's full of beautiful words, the hard-won wisdom and stories, of ninety women with - [It's not about money, it's about love](https://heartstories.com/its-not-about-money-its-about-love/) - Over the weekend, we had an extended family meeting with my local sisters, all of our kids, my parents, my grandmother, my sister Michelle, and her family who joined us via Facetime. My parents have been saving for many years to take all of us on a trip of a lifetime together. This year, all - [Sometimes a tow and a friend are all you need](https://heartstories.com/sometimes-a-tow-and-a-friend-are-all-you-need/) - Friday was a half day at school for our kids, going into a long weekend. Oaks had been asking me for weeks if we could host a "Battle Royale" that day out in the Army Corp land. I'd been half-heartedly agreeing along the way, not really knowing for sure what I was getting myself into. - [Don't quit, rest](https://heartstories.com/dont-quit-rest/) - Maybe I'm a glutton for punishment, but one of my all-time favorite pastimes is trying to bodysurf the waves on the beach in Mexico. I can't simply "lay out" like a grown up and just enjoy the sun and the sound of the rolling waves. I have to get in there! It started when I - [Real life and real love behind the highlight reel](https://heartstories.com/real-life-and-real-love-behind-the-highlight-reel/) - Every month at GNO I talk about the incredible importance of going below our "perfectly curated" social media feeds to the real stories that weave us all together as human sisters. The places behind the filtered scenes where real life happens. On a day like today, where your feed is likely bubbling over the top - [It's SERENDIPITY!](https://heartstories.com/its-serendipity/) - They say life is what happens while you're busy making other plans. I believe "them". Especially when I see this picture. This is Amanda Acreman. She's the Lab Manager at Serendipity Labs, which is a beautiful new upscale coworking space here in Frisco. We met serendipitously through a tip from my friend Elizabeth, who curates - [Aim for the rocks!](https://heartstories.com/aim-for-the-rocks/) - At the "BraveHearted Cookie" GNO Thursday night, this incredibly strong and brave sister Regan, shared a story with all the women about one summer in college when she volunteered at a teen adventure camp. The last week of camp they set out white water rafting. She had all twelve of her kids in the raft - [A life without love](https://heartstories.com/a-life-without-love/) - It's been a HUGE last seven days for Team HeartStories, and me. "Event week" is always super busy as we pick up steam to pull together and tie up all the loose ends, but this past week was exceptionally huge. Our venture to try out live streaming the live GNO event to those who wanted - [Jump, while you're still afraid](https://heartstories.com/jump-while-youre-still-afraid/) - I spent six hours yesterday with Hannah, one of the most patient, kind and helpful people I know. She's our HeartStories right-hand person. (We haven't given her an official title yet because she's basically our "boots-on-the-ground miracle worker" and that title seems a tad bit long.) I wish this was a picture of her yesterday, but - [Courage looks different in every season](https://heartstories.com/courage-looks-different-in-every-season/) - As we were planning out the weekly content for this month, based around bravery, Megan and I were brainstorming all the places women have to practice courage. As I was thinking through all of the areas of my life that require courage, "parenting" quickly bubbled to the top. It's funny, because when the boys were - [Finding your way through, together](https://heartstories.com/finding-your-way-through-together/) - Y'all, this pink heart-shaped box of Old Fashioned sugar cookies is currently on display at The Cookie Rack. Everytime I walk in there, I want to buy it for myself. I want to sit down with it and just relish in all its goodness. I love that it combines the traditional "box of chocolates" idea with - [The only way through](https://heartstories.com/the-only-way-through/) - On Monday, this photo came flying in like a blast from the past. My friend Courtney was apparently archiving some old photos to digital format and paused long enough to send me on this trip down memory lane. It's funny how photos remind you of moments you'd likely never think of again, but as soon - [Who's standing beside you? ](https://heartstories.com/whos-standing-beside-you/) - These two don't look like anyone you'd want to meet in a dark alley. On a dance floor, yes! But anywhere else, you'd surely go running for the hills. This is my friend Regan Frizelle, standing with me at our HeartStories GNO 1st Birthday Bash, which we hosted 80's Style with the help of Big D - [What does rest look like?](https://heartstories.com/what-does-rest-look-like/) - “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!” I've always loved this quote by Hunter Thomspon. And oh, - [Go together, there is no better way](https://heartstories.com/go-together-there-is-no-better-way/) - When I met Beth, our event designer with Joyful Day, at The Cookie Rack on Thursday, we had a good belly laugh with this sign. We met to work through the details in planning the upcoming BraveHearted Cookie GNO with our Featured Guest, Christie Halverson, the owner of the bakery. Before we parted ways, we knew - [What it really looks like to get back up](https://heartstories.com/what-it-really-looks-like-to-get-back-up/) - Let's start by acknowledging the awful botch-job quality of this photo collage. I know, it's terrible. It's on purpose. Yesterday Scott sent me a link to the video below and I laughed hysterically, from a deeply painful, yet wise place. I don't know all the psychology behind why we laugh at video bloopers of - [Soul on fire](https://heartstories.com/soul-on-fire/) - I have no earthly idea what is happening in this picture. If there wasn't evidence to the contrary, in the smiles on our faces, you might think Michelle was really giving me a piece of her mind. But because I remember that we were all standing there laughing at our last Girls Night Out. I - [The person who could do it all again](https://heartstories.com/the-person-who-could-do-it-all-again/) - I'm not sure exactly how or why but the subject of Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos divorce came up around the dinner table last night. We often talk about the hard work of entrepreneurship, but it doesn't often diverge into the dividing of assets in a divorce proceeding. The topic began with a discussion over the sheer amount - [A bravehearted cookie](https://heartstories.com/a-bravehearted-cookie/) - It literally never fails. . . whenever I have a fun activity in mind for GNO and I find a woman who can lead us in that type of workshop, she always has a great story to tell. I know, I know. One should never say "never" or "always", but it's true. Starting a new business - [It's time for the true story](https://heartstories.com/its-time-for-the-true-story/) - I haven't completely settled in to my new office yet. It's been sort of a work in progress since we moved in because I waited a long time to buy bookshelves. We lived in our old house for 14 years and most of that time, I didn't even own a bookshelf. A few years ago, - [The kind of friend who makes others fond of good things](https://heartstories.com/the-kind-of-friend-who-makes-other-fond-of-good-things/) - It's such a beautiful thing, the way that friends influence our lives. I've known I needed to get a library card of my own for quite some time now. In the summer, one of my boys enjoys listening to audiobooks while he reads along. In fact, the discovery of audiobooks has changed his entire attitude - [Seek joy and you will find it](https://heartstories.com/seek-joy-and-you-will-find-it/) - When Vanessa shared her first look, "sneak peek" images from last week's girls night out, this one made my heart smile so big. That joyful soul looking up at you is Lauren, the coordinator of all the things. I'm telling you, she keeps HeartStories running smoothly like an Olympic figure skater gliding in for the - [Don't expect the road to be easy](https://heartstories.com/dont-expect-the-road-to-be-easy/) - My sister Michelle sent us this picture in a group text last night. Like an old song playing on the radio, it instantly brought back a flood of memories. My mom, sisters and I, were hosting a baby shower for Kim, who was expecting her first daughter, Sophia. (Who turned 16 yesterday!) We were all SO - [Practicing friendship](https://heartstories.com/practicing-friendship/) - I attended one of the community organized Girls Night Outs for our new neighborhood on Sunday night. I'm not officially signed up for neighborhood emails or registered in the app, so I got wind of it through some of the gals who are always in the know. When they invited me on Friday, I had - [Wise enough to see it's worth it](https://heartstories.com/wise-enough-to-see-its-worth-it/) - It's the only the third Monday that my kids have been home from school, but SO much has happened since they've been home. It's only been two full weeks, but it's been a whirlwind of parties, trips, the HeartStories GNO, and then this weekend, my Grandma moving to Texas from Missouri to begin a new - [You are a dream catcher](https://heartstories.com/you-are-a-dream-catcher/) - It's GNO night tonight and as I've been reflecting on this past year in preparation for the night, I remembered our Design Your Life GNO the first week of January last year. It was a vision boarding workshop focused on casting a vision for the person you wanted to be in 2018. It seems impossible that - [Real life, or made for social media?](https://heartstories.com/real-life-or-made-for-social-media/) - I laughed as I looked through the album of photos we took with our little homemade selfie stand on New Year's Eve. The contrast between the "not ready" and the "READY!" pictures is so hilarious, I had no choice but to devote this entire post to this idea. Don't get me wrong, we had a - [Play a different game](https://heartstories.com/play-a-different-game/) - This is what it looks like when you have a "black ops" renegade on the loose at HeartStories Holiday GNO. Meet my beautiful friend Ellen (you might know her from the Frisco Public Library). In a crowd she might, at first, seem a little shy or soft spoken, but set her free with some holiday greenery, - [Life's very best gifts](https://heartstories.com/lifes-very-best-gifts/) - We had our very first holiday party at our new home over the weekend and it was, by far, favorite party we've ever thrown. It was imperfect, don't get me wrong. I'm sure I unintentionally left people I love off the guest list (I'm so sorry!). I didn't plan the kids activities very well. Like, - [Voices you can trust](https://heartstories.com/voices-you-can-trust/) - This is our "10-year tradition group mirror selfie". This makes me laugh because when we went to New York ten years ago, "selfies" weren't really a thing, but we figured out how to get our own picture by arranging ourselves in front of a mirror. So of course this year, we needed a reenactment. This - [Courageous Leadership](https://heartstories.com/courageous-leadership/) - On Thursday night, as part of our annual GNO holiday party, I held the mic a lot less than is typical and I loved it. We got to hear from 12 other women on a huge range of topics to help us all get ready for this holiday season. We learned about everything from healthy - [Thank them for their service](https://heartstories.com/thank-them-for-their-service/) - When I arrived at our venue to set up Thursday night for Girls Night Out, I was pleasantly surprised to find the room decked out with festive holiday decor. A fully dressed Christmas tree reached up to the ceiling, and two life-size nutcracker soldiers stood guard at the front of the room. We always bring - ["Holiday Ready" is more than meets the eye](https://heartstories.com/holiday-ready-is-more-than-meets-the-eye/) - I spent the day yesterday hanging around a hospital, while my beloved Daddy had a (long overdue) knee surgery. It had been a family juggling act for me to be able get down to the hospital before they took Dad back.( Thankfully, I made it and Dad did great!) But while I was trying to focus - [Love is underneath](https://heartstories.com/love-is-underneath/) - As we enter the month of December, with all it's festivities, I can't help but begin to reflect on this past year. It's been a big one for our family, as I'm sure it has for yours as well. I'm reminded that just one year ago, we stood on a concrete floor in the freezing - [The only gift that lasts](https://heartstories.com/the-only-gift-that-lasts/) - Never in my life have I been in the middle of the "holiday frenzy" like I was yesterday. After we were more than halfway through decorating our tree, we decided to add a little blue to our existing color palette. "No problem!", I thought. I popped over to my computer to see who had the - [We need your wabi-sabi](https://heartstories.com/we-need-your-wabi-sabi/) - I love the way life often gives you exactly what you need for the moment, in the most unexpected ways. . . if only you're paying attention. As we're working on decorating our home, I've been reading articles about design lately, more than ever in my life. While I was recently reading an article about - [Both, form AND function](https://heartstories.com/both-form-and-function/) - I guess part of coming of age around here is attending classes called "cotillion". The classes aren't required, but highly encouraged, so much so that the kids all think they are required! Where I come from, this isn't a thing. (Well, maybe it is, and I just never knew it.) Either way, the idea of - [The heart of hosting](https://heartstories.com/the-heart-of-hosting/) - My sister Kim loves to host our family gatherings in her home. For as long as I can remember, she's had the heart of a caretaker. If she wasn't cozied up in the corner with her nose in a book, learning something new, she was helping around the house, reliably checking all her chores off the - [How friends do the holidays](https://heartstories.com/how-friends-do-the-holidays/) - Unexpectedly over Thanksgiving break, my brother-in-law Harris, needed a significant open heart surgery to repair his aorta and replace his aortic valve. For a guy who is only 34 years old, eats strictly healthy foods, and is in pristine physical condition otherwise, to say it was a shock would be an understatement. He's the last - [Release the rest](https://heartstories.com/release-the-rest/) - Our extended family all began arriving last night in celebration of the Thanksgiving gathering. Of course, we stayed up entirely too late laughing and telling stories of holidays past. We enjoyed simply being together again. As a result, I woke up with this clear message in my mind this morning. It comes from a quick - [How traditions are born](https://heartstories.com/how-traditions-are-born/) - Last night the grandkids gathered at Mom & Dad's for the annual tradition of making shoeboxes for "Operation Christmas Child", where they put together shoe boxes full of toys and other items to be sent to children of less privilege, all over the world. It's a meaningful tradition, coordinated by GrandMaMa, that brings awareness to - [Only you can see it](https://heartstories.com/only-you-can-see-it/) - Broken bicycles, old busted chains Rusted handlebars, out in the rain. Somebody must have an orphanage for All these things that nobody wants anymore… Tom Waits The day following my return from our NYC reunion trip, I was signed up as a chaperone on the 5th grade field trip to the Fort Worth. It was - [Walking side by side](https://heartstories.com/sisters-walking-side-by-side/) - My sisters and I may have four different hair colors, but we all have the same fiery spirit on the inside. Somehow, not a single one of us turned out with a passive bone in our bodies. I guess it's because the apples don't fall far from the tree, and both Mom and Dad are - [Close your eyes and dance](https://heartstories.com/close-your-eyes-and-dance/) - The brilliance of the golden leaves shimmering in the sky, almost dancing in the wind, drew me in like a moth to a flame. Part of our Sunday afternoon agenda in New York was to visit Central Park, and though I've been there several times, until I return, I tend to forget the magic of - [Time, Trust & Transparency](https://heartstories.com/time-trust-transparency/) - It's Thursday, so I'm throwing it back. I'm throwing it back to a time when Libba, Toni and my friend Mel (who somehow didn't make this picture) were literally were saving my life. We originally dove into friendship in the most unorthodox way, by spending 20 days in a writing challenge we called "Friendship Writers". - [Sometimes, even if you lose, you win](https://heartstories.com/sometimes-even-if-you-lose-you-win/) - Oaks and I had a little post mama date watch party last night while Dad and Noah were at camp. I wish I had "selfied" us watching the election results roll in. If you watched, you know, it was a bit of a roller coaster ride. While it can be stressful for grownups, because there's - [Because you have a song](https://heartstories.com/because-you-have-a-song/) - Monday nights are date night for Oaks and me. We make a run to In-N-Out to get our favorites, since we're the only ones in the family who'll eat there. Then we sit in heavy traffic for more than half an hour on our way to pick up Noah from soccer practice. We talk and - [What "cool" is all about](https://heartstories.com/what-cool-is-all-about/) - If you've ever wondered what it would be like to rock the "Britney Spears" style microphone, Lauren (of Blue Posy Floral Designs) showed us all on Thursday night. As we were preparing for the Arranging for Autumn GNO, we had many discussions around layout and sound. Because as it turns out, when you put one - [A double gift](https://heartstories.com/a-double-gift/) - This day after Halloween, has been a special day for me my whole life long. For 31 years it was a special day because my sister Kim, my childhood best friend, playmate, and my partner in crime growing up, was born on this day. When I was born she was a two year old by - [Let it be scary](https://heartstories.com/let-it-be-scary/) - These kids have been trick-or-treating together since before some of them were born. Literally. Halloween 2006, I was 39 weeks pregnant, dilated to a 6, and walking the neighborhood with this crew. Grant it, a couple of them were being pulled in wagons, and sweet baby girl wasn't even part of the plan yet, but - [Oseh Shalom](https://heartstories.com/oseh-shalom/) - Waking up this morning to write felt especially hard. We're already in such an emotionally heightened climate with the elections drawing near, the shooting at The Tree of Life synagogue on Saturday, is like a punch to the gut, that threatens to takes the wind out of me. I hear that cowardly whisper in my mind, "What - [Bring light](https://heartstories.com/bring-light/) - Kerry's smile lights up the whole room. But it's not an innocent, Texas, sweet, sappy, or fake smile. It's pure brilliance, that's what it is. It's the sassy smile of a strong, beautiful, and courageous woman who came to the USA from England when she was only 21, in pursuit of a career as a - [Who you might be](https://heartstories.com/who-you-might-be/) - Last Saturday, Scott and Oakley had big plans to go explore in the creek while Noah and I were still asleep. But first, Scott needed to make some plans in the backyard with a landscaper. When I walked out to the front with my cup of tea, Oakley was patiently sitting in the jeep with - [Don't settle](https://heartstories.com/dont-settle/) - We received our images back from the October, Boards & Bordeaux GNO yesterday and they are bringing me so much joy already! Our beloved Official HeartStories Photographer, Vanessa Corral, lost her precious Abuelita (grandmother) this past week, which obviously shifted her focus temporarily. The thing about timing though is that it's always perfect, if you - [Let it fall](https://heartstories.com/let-it-fall/) - I know everybody has their "season". Some love spring with all it's beauty, bursting forth with new life. Some are into the golden sun and heat of the summer. Some love the chill of winter, with its fireplaces and heavy coats. Fall is certainly my season. Rolling down a hill covered in freshly fallen golden, - [The pact of sisterhood](https://heartstories.com/the-pact-of-sisterhood/) - Apparently we have a new tradition, within Wendi's AC3 tradition. At the end of the night, we rally the last ones standing, for a lovely group "prom pose" on the stairs. Scott was our photographer on the ready this time and he did a mighty-fine job, even through all the giggles on the stairs. He not - [You don't need to chase the right people](https://heartstories.com/you-dont-need-to-chase-the-right-people/) - This is my girl Lauren, the founder of Blue Posy Floral Design. This picture is a perfect representation of who she is because she's peaceful, like a river carving it's way through the canyon. She's a force of nature, getting things done, but she does it with such a beautiful flow. She can whip up - [Avery's light](https://heartstories.com/averys-light/) - This is maybe the longest I've gone without sharing post-GNO photos from a HeartStories Girls Night. It was maybe one of the prettiest we've had with all of the Gathering Boards, bottles, glassware, flowers, greenery and lovely ladies everywhere. Life has been moving fast, but as I looked back at all the gorgeous images, this - [The beaches and the trenches](https://heartstories.com/the-beaches-and-the-trenches/) - Over the summer, while we were "homeless" (in-between houses), I had this brilliant idea to offer up my soon-to-be home as the venue for Wendi McGowan Ellis' AC3 Ambitious Chicks Cocktail Club for the Autumn event. Wendi looked at me with a little side-eye saying "Are you sure?" I convinced her it was no problem, - [Choose soft](https://heartstories.com/choose-soft/) - This is my friend beautiful friend Sharon, and her wonderful kids. I love everything about this picture. Sharon and her family moved to Texas from Connecticut this summer. We "met online" in July before they arrived, thanks to our neighbor Allison, who stepped up to create a community (via Facebook) for our sprouting little neighborhood. - [Take care of yourself](https://heartstories.com/take-care-of-yourself/) - You never know what life is going to bring your way. On Sunday, we were planning to knock out a giant list of to-dos as a family around the house, but each thing proved more time consuming than anticipated. It was also harder than anticipated to get "full family enrollment", if you know what - [Winning women](https://heartstories.com/winning-women/) - This was clearly the winning table during our "Let's Get Together GNO". We played a hilarious "beauty charades" game that night and let's just say that these women were up for the challenge. The thing about our activities at girls night out, is that they can never be done alone. Everything we do requires connection. - [Come out to play](https://heartstories.com/come-out-to-play/) - If even my dogs long for friendship, how much more do you? Sure, you stay busy. You have more to do than you can ever get done. The list is never-ending because it's constantly growing. But your heart is longing to bust out of the gate in a beeline for a friend's porch. It may not be a craving to run, jump and play with dirt and slobber slinging everywhere. But it's there. - [When it all comes crashing down](https://heartstories.com/when-it-all-comes-crashing-down/) - This girl, who swore she would NEVER have a storage unit, spent Friday packing, loading, moving and unloading the storage unit we've had for several years now, into the new house. Because apparently, we are gluttons for punishment, who didn't have quite enough fun packing and moving the house we lived in for nearly 15 - [Fear doesn't own you](https://heartstories.com/fear-doesnt-own-you/) - This was a moment in time seven years ago when my nephews turned six. Today these precious baby boys offically become teenagers and it's nearly impossible to fathom for all of us, but especially my sister Kim. The story of their fight to survive in the womb is one for the history books, no doubt. - [Gather your tribe](https://heartstories.com/gather-your-tribe/) - I've never been a "follow the rules" kind of gal, especially if we're talking about the rules of social norms. One of the places that shows up often in my line of work is the way I meet new people. I'm not a huge fan of networking events, unless they are purposefully curated gatherings. If - [Look and you will see](https://heartstories.com/look-and-you-will-see/) - I love this picture for so many reasons. I have to start with the fact that this is from our last Girls Night Out, with a 70's theme. Dress up is always optional, of course, and in this picture you can see some of the gamut of outfits. Our party girl Krystin (our new HeartStories - [Trust the journey](https://heartstories.com/trust-the-journey/) - Yesterday, my boys came home from school to find a visitor they haven't seen since they were five and six years old. Maria came to take care of them five days a week, for almost six years. She was like a second mother back then, loving them like they were her own. She spoke to - [Time is not the enemy](https://heartstories.com/time-is-not-the-enemy/) - During Noah's soccer game last night, the sun almost instantly went from scorching us with it's fiery rays, to creating a stunning masterpiece in the western sky. (Clearly I have a slight obsession with the Texas sky this week. Bear with me for a minute.) I might not have noticed so much except I was - [Both the self-driving car, and the driver](https://heartstories.com/both-the-self-driving-car-and-the-driver/) - If you live in Frisco, you've might have seen this bright orange van around. It's a hard to miss. Covered in enormous cameras, antennas, and other unidentified gadgets, it reads "Self-Driving Vehicle" on all sides. The first time I saw it coming towards me, I freaked out just a bit and steered to the opposite - [Embrace joy, despite fear. ](https://heartstories.com/embrace-joy-despite-fear/) - Scott took Noah on a wonderful father/son trip to Boston for the weekend, which left Oaks and I home for a little mother/son staycation of our own. Due to the rain, Frisco Football League cancelled practice Friday night, so we opted for plan B. We drove over to one of Oakley's new favorite spots, In-N-Out - [Wild animals and a traveling orchestra](https://heartstories.com/wild-animals-and-a-traveling-orchestra/) - This picture makes me laugh because it's my attempt at a "flat lay" photograph. I'm a blogger, yes. I do it almost every day. But I'm clearly not a fashion blogger, food blogger, or any kind of style blogger, who requires fabulously styled, perfectly captured, photo-shopped and filtered images. Most days, I use real images - [Learning to swim](https://heartstories.com/learning-to-swim/) - At our 70's themed girls night last week, we experienced our very first complete downpour during set up. We've worked in sprinkles. We've worked in scalding heat and freezing temperatures, but this was our first experience of monsoon-like proportions while we were unloading all the things. Of course, when I left my house, it was - [Circle the chairs](https://heartstories.com/circle-the-chairs/) - One day my friend Wendi sent me an invitation to a "networking" event, of sorts. If you know me at all, you know that these types of things are not typically my cup of tea. I didn't know anyone on the invite list except Wendi, but her approach was light, and easy. She copied us - [Remember together](https://heartstories.com/remember-together/) - Today, as we pause to remember 9/11, I'm ever aware that there are countless families whose pain from the events of that day will never heal. Each of us, no matter how near or far, was impacted deeply by all that we saw and heard. I remember exactly where I was that day. No doubt - [Seize this moment](https://heartstories.com/seize-this-moment/) - I posted the "pretty pics" on my social media accounts, but here's one of the behind the scenes moments of our family photo opp before this handsome young man went out the door to his first Junior Cotillion class. (If you're like me, and have never heard of Cotillion - it's a class to teach students social etiquette, - [The heart of a wildflower](https://heartstories.com/the-heart-of-a-wildflower/) - Driving around town in the past few weeks, I keep noticing these feathery-looking white flowers popping up out of nowhere. They're not clean and neat, they're whimsical and sporadic. From far away, they seem to blanket sections of the fields in a white snowy beauty, but up close, each bloom is it's own intricate work - [You're wiser than you think you are](https://heartstories.com/youre-wiser-than-you-think-you-are/) - I could easily say that knowing what is "fashionable" or "beautifully designed" has never been my forte. Oh I love to create. I love to throw things together with fun and color and life, but I cannot promise that any of it properly "goes together" or meets any kind of design standard. So in the - [I see you Mama](https://heartstories.com/i-see-you-mama/) - It's been quite a week of birthday celebrations around our house. We celebrated Dad on Wednesday, then seventeen of us gathered on Sunday night to celebrate Mom entering a new decade. (which decade exactly, should apparently remain a family secret) We went around the table taking turns sharing a meaningful memory of Mom and what we appreciate - [Climb mountains, with generosity](https://heartstories.com/climb-mountains-with-generosity/) - Yesterday this strong, beautiful woman took time out of her busy life to meet me for coffee. We were apparently so immersed in the conversation I completely forgot to snap a photo, which turned out to be a gift. Meet Claudia Mirza. She's the founder and CEO of Akorbi, a thriving U.S.-based company providing multilingual - [Gut instincts](https://heartstories.com/gut-instincts/) - Snake images don't often make the featured photo for the blog, but when they do, there's a good story behind them. Oaks has been expecting a package in the mail for quite some time and I finally received the notification yesterday that it had arrived. With all the "Back To School Night" activities last night, - [Say what needs to be said](https://heartstories.com/say-what-needs-to-be-said/) - Have you ever had one of those days that kept surprising you around every corner? I mean, not one single thing turned out the way you planned or expected it to? I had one of those yesterday. I won't go into all the details here, because they're not all mine to share. Suffice it to - [You're still holding the pen](https://heartstories.com/youre-still-holding-the-pen/) - Sometimes I wake up with a story on my heart that I know is mine to share for the day. Sometimes I wander to my desk trusting that what needs to be said will come when it's time. On those mornings, I often scroll through the pictures on my phone to jog my memory about - [Get face to face](https://heartstories.com/get-face-to-face/) - It's been a long time since I sat down to talk menus with Chef Paloma. She's the incredible Executive Chef for Crest, where we hold our GNOs. She's brilliant, always optimistic, and stunningly beautiful, both inside and out. There was a point in time where we worked together on every menu and I loved it! - [This kind of fun could save your life](https://heartstories.com/this-kind-of-fun-could-save-your-life/) - Throwing it back today, even though it's not Thursday. In case you didn't know this part of my story, as soon as I graduated from college, I moved to California to be a flight attendant for Southwest Airlines. It was obviously, the most fun job ever, for an extrovert who felt like she was finally "free" - [Move the trees](https://heartstories.com/move-the-trees/) - One of our most exciting post-move adventures was transplanting the Oak trees we planted when each of the boys were born. I'm pretty certain I was deemed the village "Crazy Lady" after this one. Let them call me crazy. To me, there are certain "things" worth remembering and celebrating in big ways. The birth of - [Get up and move](https://heartstories.com/get-up-and-move/) - This helmet was mine after a paintball game, not too long ago. Let's just say I was grateful for the coverage! I grew up in a family of all girls. There were four daughters to be exact. Even the dogs we had were female. Add in my Mom, and my poor Dad was completely surrounded. - [There's always a way](https://heartstories.com/there-is-always-a-way/) - While it's been a lot of work, unpacking boxes has been a bit like Christmas in summer for the boys. They're finding all sorts of toys and gadgets they haven't played with in a long time. Last night, as I said goodnight to Oaks, he showed me this new Lego scene he set up. I - [For the mama with mixed emotions, on the first day of school](https://heartstories.com/for-the-mama-with-mixed-emotions-on-the-first-day-of-school/) - Look at those babies! Whose kids are those? The first day of school always brings with it so many emotions, both for the mamas and for the kiddos. This mama is READY to get some order back into my life with a schedule and some routine for all. And, at the very same time, there's - [Look for the Love](https://heartstories.com/look-for-the-love/) - If you've received a note in your inbox from HeartStories over the last year, you've read the writing of this beauty. Meet Megan Moore, the generous and kind soul behind the wisdom you receive in your weekly love notes from HeartStories. I met her last year when we were in a pinch for volunteers to - [Don't take "no" for an answer](https://heartstories.com/dont-take-no-for-an-answer/) - Noah is determined to learn to back flip. It's been such a fascinating experience to watch him try, over and over and over again. I thought surely after a few hard falls, he'd be ready to surrender, but that has hardly been the case. He's watched what seems like thousands of instructional videos with tips - [Nothing is wasted](https://heartstories.com/nothing-is-wasted/) - It's officially Fry-YAY and this one is already making his mark. While we were finishing up dinner last night, he went outside the kitchen window, grabbed a water hose and proceeded to put on a show. With music blaring, he did all sorts of ridiculous walks, that turned into wild dances. He wildly danced up - [Inner Strength](https://heartstories.com/inner-strength/) - This painting is one, of twelve, I did in my creativity coaching with Michelle James in the earliest days of HeartStories. My task was to paint Inner Strength. I wasn't to plan it in advance, but to let it reveal itself to me one color at a time. This is what emerged. It's wild-looking to - [No more.  No less.  ](https://heartstories.com/no-more-no-less/) - I get goofy at Girls Night Out. I think it's mostly because once the night begins, all the planning and preparing that encompasses my entire month, is over. All the curve balls, surprises out of left field and landmines have been navigated. We made it to the night. There's nothing else I can do to - [Bring your dream to life](https://heartstories.com/bring-your-dream-to-life/) - I'm so grateful someone captured this shot from Thursday night's GNO, because it makes that "stage" look so Pinteresty perfect. The darling furniture from UP Inspired Kitchen and the knockout blooms from Blue Posy Floral Design might lead you to believe a professional spent hours building the stage all this gorgeousness would sit atop. Oh - [This night will never happen again](https://heartstories.com/this-night-will-never-happen-again/) - Last week, in the middle of the lingering move-in crazy, I noticed my friend Karen's (in the middle) customer appreciation event on my calendar. I'd been buried in boxes and hardly left the house in a week. All my clothes were still in trash bags (they still are!). and for one moment, I thought I - [Mom of the Year](https://heartstories.com/mom-of-the-year/) - How many times during the summer do you either think to yourself, or mutter under your breath, "Wow, I'm really winning 'Mom of the Year' right now"? Once a week? Once a day? Once an hour? I was working with my friend, and HeartStories Sponsor, Rhonda, yesterday when she started telling me this story about how she's - [Your memories will thank you later](https://heartstories.com/your-memories-will-thank-you-later/) - I started HeartStories with the purpose of reconnecting busy women with their girlfriends as means to inspire joy, and the courage to pursue their purpose. One of my favorite things that has unexpectedly emerged along the way, is the connections I have made with strong, talented and courageous women doing fascinating things in the world. - [It's time for a comeback](https://heartstories.com/its-time-for-a-comeback/) - We all need a good comeback now and then. You may need one right now too. It's okay to admit it. It's okay to say it out loud. Sure, it's humbling. It means acknowledging things aren't what you expected. It means you're not the superhuman you wish you were, but recognizing that, frees you to remember where to find what you've lost. What kind of comeback do you need right now? Do you need a comeback of joy? Energy? Motivation? Faith? Trust? Hope? Connection? It can, and will come back. - [It only gets better from here](https://heartstories.com/it-only-gets-better-from-here/) - After two miles of rowing, when we finally neared Bio Bay, the magical blue glow began to appear around the edges of our paddles in the water. . . When you've been rowing for two straight miles surrounded by darkness, and the muscles in your arms are shaking with exhaustion, hold on. When the bay is pitch black, completely still and it looks like no hope of light will be found, keep going. It only gets better from here. - [Come back from vacation](https://heartstories.com/come-back-from-vacation/) - One of my favorite things to do on vacation is to swim with the stingrays. We literally do it every summer and it never gets old. In the "wild" they flock to this particular sand bar of their own free will, because they know the visiting tourists are bringing breakfast (squid). They want breakfast. But - [Surprising freedom](https://heartstories.com/surprising-freedom/) - There's so much inside of me that screams for freedom. I want no rules. I want to be free to wander and explore and just "be me". Rules, processes, planning, especially meetings to make rules, processes or plan- they all really cramp my style and give me the heebie jeebies. I simply must have the freedom to wander. At the very same time, I've learned a lot about the surprising freedom of setting limits. - [Go rogue today](https://heartstories.com/go-rogue/) - Something about having that game laid out on the table seems fitting today. It'a an obvious reminder that all throughout history, there are stories of humans fighting for freedom. The battles may look different on every front, but the stakes are always the same. People want power. People want to be free. It's the never-ending "game" of humanity. Even on this day, while we celebrate our independence, there is still just a giant rumble in our hearts in the fight for true freedom, for all. If we're paying attention, its a rumble that will always be there. And yet, the enormity of the world's grief can be overwhelming if we feel like we have to try to solve it all at once. Sometimes you just need a little break to "go rogue". - [Freedom in the in-Between](https://heartstories.com/freedom-in-the-in-between/) - I've been thinking about that a lot. It's in such stark contrast to what I've been feeling. I've been in this place of go-go-go, pushing, pushing to get to the next thing, the next house, the next event, the next place. I've been making things happen 24/7, sweating bullets to make sure I do everything I can to make sure it all works out in the end. But watching Oaks out there has been a beautiful reminder that life isn't usually about the end. It's about what happens the in-between. - [Be kind, not "nice"](https://heartstories.com/be-kind-not-nice/) - Your style, your desires, your needs and your way of doing things? It maybe different from others in your family, your friends, or on your team, but it's not flawed. It is good. We need what you bring to the table. You don't have to walk around being "syrupy sweet" to everyone to be kind. . . especially to yourself. If you catch yourself resenting feeling like you have to be so "nice" to everyone, check in with yourself. - [Expect only the best with SaRatta](https://heartstories.com/expect-only-the-best-with-saratta/) - The people who get it don't mind. Even better yet, they support you the most in those times. They show up with empathy and curiosity. They check in on you. They ask all the questions. And even though their plates are full, they show up to help in the ways they are able. "A strong woman stands up for herself. A stronger woman stands up for other women." That was the quote under this fabulously fun picture of SaRatta Murphy (by Isha Gaines). And do you know what? This girl lives that quote. She is one strong woman. She's our featured guest for the "Freedom Keys" GNO, where she'll share a bit of her personal story as well as lead us through a handstamping workshop to create a "Freedom Key" of our own and I can't wait for you to meet her. She is so incredibly bright, strong, kind and loving. - [It's Packing Day](https://heartstories.com/its-packing-day/) - It's officially "Packing Day" at The Gorntos. We've been packing slowly for weeks. We've picked up the pace a little bit over the last week, but today? Today the professionals are joining us to finish the job. I have all my ridiculous, but wonderful labels out and ready for them when they get here. (This - [It's your bike](https://heartstories.com/its-your-bike/) - Life is a lot like riding a bike for a photo shoot. To keep your balance while riding, you have to keep moving. So if it feels like you're falling over, and you've forgotten what you've learned, maybe you need to intentionally stop, breathe, and be still. Maybe, you need to scrap the photo shoot, and the cute shoes, to get your workout on. Or maybe, you just need to scrap it all to go for a joy ride with a big "WooHoo!" and ruckus laughter around the block. - [Hello Gorgeous!](https://heartstories.com/hello-gorgeous/) - Of course, Michelle looks gorgeous on the outside, but her heart, her strength, her wisdom, her patience, her compassion, her love, and her grit to keep going, against all odds, are just a few of the things that really make her gorgeous. She has paved the way for our family of sisters to be more than gorgeous on the outside. She's shown us what true beauty looks like in the midst of adversity and trials of every kind. She is faithful, she is true. She is a tender, loving, warrior of a woman. And that doesn't happen over night. - [A bath bomb moment](https://heartstories.com/a-bath-bomb-moment/) - One small, seemingly insignificant choice, helped us all slow down, take a deep breath and reconnect with each other in a new way. What's one little choice you could make to change up your typical, hurried routine with the people you love? You might not think of it right this moment, but when the chance presents itself, you will. You'll have that split second, to make a conscious choice. Keep going with the normal routine? Or veer off the beaten path to choose a moment of connection? Read: “A bath bomb moment” over on the blog today. - [You can't plan your way to safety](https://heartstories.com/you-cant-plan-your-way-to-safety/) - Yesterday I shared that Oaks and I had gone back to the creek to check on the little shelter we built a while back. This picture was from the day we built the shelter. It was a hot and sticky day, but we needed to kill some time. So we bumped over the curb and - [Let friends in](https://heartstories.com/let-friends-in/) - As a family, we share so much of our lives with others. But this house project has been so tedious, so intense, and so draining, that it's sort of been like a big "back room deal". It's consumed an unbelievably enormous amount of our time and energy yet, we haven't really shared the journey with anyone. Of course, if you've asked me how I'm doing over the past year, you've received an uninvited earful. (My apologies!) But the likelihood that you've visited the project and we've shared a hug and a laugh there, is pretty much zero. This moment reminded me of the joy friends bring to the stressful parts of life, when you're willing to share them. - [A life of community](https://heartstories.com/a-life-of-community/) - Through insane wedding seasons, pregnancies, child care snafus, traveling husbands, and even kids throwing up on the way to GNO, these girls have hung with me. They've stuck with us, with our HeartStories community. With Beth designing the event decor from Big D Party Rentals, and Lauren arranging and providing the stunning floral arrangements, they create a space that is unique, peaceful and uplifting, month after month after month. Girls Night Out would be an entirely different experience without them. The peace and joy in this image doesn't come from a life without stress. It comes from a life of community. - [Peace is yours for the embracing](https://heartstories.com/peace-is-yours-for-the-embracing/) - For my 40th Birthday, which was (eh-hum) a little while ago, I was incredibly fortunate to gather with some friends at the beach to celebrate. Unfortunately, somehow in the days leading up to the trip I picked up something like the flu virus to take along. I felt pretty darn miserable the entire time. While - [The light will come](https://heartstories.com/the-light-will-come/) - At a Mat Kearney concert we recently attended, there was a moment when he asked for the youngest audience members to raise their hands. He picked a shy young boy right out of the middle to come up on the stage with him. Mat asked his name and introduced him to the crowd. He could - [There's always more to the story (Celebrating Hojee!)](https://heartstories.com/theres-always-more-to-the-story-celebrating-hojee/) - Do you get excited about raffles? One of my favorite things about Girls Night Out is the hilarious energy that comes from all the excitement over the raffle drawings. You'd think we'd just bet the house on those things the way we "drum roll" and then screech, or sigh, depending on that final number that - [Feel the pain and know the joy will come again](https://heartstories.com/feel-the-pain-and-know-the-joy-will-come-again/) - Have you ever done something so embarrassing that everyone pretended it didn't happen and then no one ever spoke of it again? This was a time back in July of 2016, when somehow I got word that it was Karen's Birthday. I'd only known Karen for one month. She'd attended our very first GNO had - [Ask for help](https://heartstories.com/ask-for-help/) - It's easy to keep believing that you know what you're doing. It seems like if you just push and keep pushing, you'll eventually figure it out. Almost like if you simply don't give up, you will achieve exactly the thing you're hoping for. Take this advice from a girl who doesn't have the word "quit" in her vocabulary: Ask for help. It doesn't mean you quit. It doesn't mean you failed. . . - [It's okay to turn around](https://heartstories.com/its-okay-to-turn-around/) - As much as I am constantly encouraging you to "keep going", "don't quit", "just do the next right thing" . . . this is also true. Sometimes the next right thing is turning around. Maybe it feels like you're quitting, but it's actually just a change in direction. Maybe it's "keep going", but a just another way. - [Play in the rain](https://heartstories.com/play-in-the-rain/) - I don't know what storm is kicking up in your life today, but I have no doubt you have one. Sitting on the sidelines, in the safe familiarity, waiting for the storm to pass might seem like the easier way. But if you get up, risk getting a little uncomfortable and get in the game anyway, you might just discover that there's a different path available to you. - [Sound the alarms, it's the WEEKEND!](https://heartstories.com/sound-the-alarms-its-the-weekend/) - I sure am glad it's Friday, and I'm guessing you are too. Even though we still have so much to do over the weekend, there's something about the end of school, the end of the work week, and the beginning of the weekend that signals "rest" to our systems. It's like a little shot of hope straight to the brain, that connection, rest, and peace are just around the corner. It's mostly all in our minds, because we run like crazy on the weekends too. But our minds control our bodies, so let it be. Sound the alarms to your brain today, it's the weekend! Let your "responsible adult" button flicker a little bit. Take a breath with the ones you love. - [Birthdays hold the stories](https://heartstories.com/birthdays-hold-the-stories/) - Our elders are always telling us that life will pass before our eyes. Carpe Diem! Seize the moment. Take it all in. Live, Laugh, Love. You'll look up one day and your children will be grown. I'm learning that no matter how much I want it to slow down, "they" are right. Life seems to be - [Be real and be loved](https://heartstories.com/be-real-and-be-loved/) - She puts her true and tender self out into the world, because she's learned, over the years, that the pain outside of hiding is better than the pain inside. She's learned that being real with each other is the only true way to be loved. That's why she writes, she goes live on social media, she leads groups, and she travels to speak to women everywhere. It's not because it's easy and she necessarily "enjoys" it. She does it because she wants to see women set free from all the "hiding". She wants to see women be real and be loved. - [Keep on going](https://heartstories.com/keep-on-going/) - I know you're looking at something in your life today that looks about like this wall. It feels too hard, maybe even hopeless and insurmountable. Chances are slim you're going to reach the top, especially on your first try. . . or maybe even your 15th. Maybe the onlookers have sweaty palms because it's obvious that you might fall. Keep on going. - [A single sunbeam](https://heartstories.com/a-single-sunbeam/) - While I was measuring a tree trunk in the backyard last week (I know, it's a long story for another day), I looked down the side of the house and noticed St. Francis peacefully standing there mixed in filtered sunbeams. The view stopped my in my hurried tracks long enough to take a deep breath - [Taking the long way home](https://heartstories.com/taking-the-long-way-home/) - This image showed up in my feed yesterday. It was May 17, 2014. I'd left my corporate job almost 2 years before. I'd worked harder than I ever knew was possible. I'd already felt the high- highs and the low-lows of starting something new in the world. I was still trusting that that I was on the right path, but I was shaky and unsure of what to do next. I felt mostly raw and scared. But my friend Libba believed in me. - [Appreciate what is](https://heartstories.com/appreciate-what-is/) - Judge me if you must, but these pretzels are one of the boys favorite, take-and-go snacks for school. They're a bit on the expensive side, but I found a place online where I can buy them in a box of 6 - 3 oz bags at a great price. They typically arrive in a big - [Who are you?](https://heartstories.com/who-are-you-2/) - My kids have all sorts of feelings about me using their (our) pictures on this blog. They know I tell stories to encourage people like you, and that a huge majority of the stories in this season of my life, include them. As a result, their pictures become part of the blog. There was a - [Safe spaces are built over time](https://heartstories.com/safe-spaces-are-built-over-time/) - In groups, it's easy to hide. It's easy to stay safely, up above the surface, and pretend the deep waters don't exist at all, that everything is just fine. It's easy to keep it clean, and family friendly all the time. But it's suffocating. It's refreshing and life-giving when you make the decision not to hide. - [That ship has sailed](https://heartstories.com/that-ship-has-sailed/) - We snapped this pic on the last night of the fourth grade Texas History field trip. I was sneaking out early to catch a flight home to be back in time for the Off To The Races GNO, when my two roomies, Mel and Libba, reminded me that we didn't have a single pic together. - [Social media is not the truth](https://heartstories.com/social-media-is-not-the-truth/) - I was honored to be invited to a birthday dinner party last night celebrating my beautiful friend Britney. It had been on my calendar for quite some time, but in this world of showing and selling our house, my schedule is constantly up in the air. I'm working to anticipate that the showing call will - [That's what friends do](https://heartstories.com/thats-what-friends-do/) - It was seriously such a huge honor to be able to do any little thing for that Tribe. Nothing in the world was "beneath me". They are my sisters, my people. I would have scrubbed the potty if they needed me to. Showing up for each other in small and big ways is the way we get through life. We do it together, that's what friends do. It was because of Laura, I could do my part to pass out ice cream. It was because she showed up for me, I could show up for The Tribe at Tribe Alive. We all need each other. We're all connected, more than we'll ever realize. - [Better than you found it](https://heartstories.com/better-than-you-found-it/) - I've learned this lesson the hard way. I've borrowed and loaned my fair share of things over the years. It turns out, people expect to get things back the way they were when you got them. It doesn't matter if it's a lawn trailer or a red carpet. Ten times out of ten, it's the right (& much easier) thing to do, to leave things better than you found them. Going down the red carpet one more time with the vacuum won't kill you, but it could kill a relationship. It's true in all of life, leave it better than you found it. - [Never Surrender](https://heartstories.com/never-surrender/) - In this world of instant satisfaction, it's easy to forget that there are some things that are still worth fighting for. There are some things that are worth the grit, determination and the decision to never surrender. Certainly, there are times when the cost is too high and the decision to change direction is the right one. But more often than not, when it comes to the important things like your goals, your relationships, or your vision for the future, the difference the difference between success and failure is often simply the resolve to never give up. - [The mess isn't for the masses, but you can't face it alone](https://heartstories.com/the-mess-isnt-for-the-masses-but-you-cant-face-it-alone/) - Let's be honest, the mess isn't for the masses. The whole world doesn't need to see us soaking up soda with napkins. It's not really interesting or helpful. It's more like a rubbernecking distraction. But it's imperative to acknowledge the mess with safe people, whatever "the mess" may be. Pretending it never happened, may be a great slogan for a professional cleaning company, but it doesn't work for your life. You have to face it. - [Only one hat at a time](https://heartstories.com/only-one-hat-at-a-time/) - As mamas, wives, sisters, friends, and contributors to this world, we women wear a lot of different hats. We balance all our roles like it's nobody's business. This trip was reminder to me that sometimes, I simply can't do it all. Neither can you. Oh you can do a lot of things all at once, no doubt. But sometimes you have to accept "the exceptions" with loads of grace and just keep going, doing the next right thing. Come to think of it, maybe it was the idea of wearing a Derby Fascinator hat for Girls Night Out tonight that helped make that clear. - [Run for the roses](https://heartstories.com/run-for-the-roses/) - All the pieces are coming together beautifully for our "Off To The Races" Derby style GNO one week from tonight. In fact, I thought I was WAY ahead of the game when all the "Spring floral" was on sale at Michaels a month ago and I purchased a giant bag of roses. Then I bought - [We're going there](https://heartstories.com/were-going-there/) - Last Friday night was the annual women's conference at our church. The theme was "Brave", all about inspiring women to live with boldness and courage. I've been looking forward to going for months, but you know how these things go. When Friday night rolled around, I was exhausted. My body was begging me to stay - [Joy is worth it](https://heartstories.com/joy-is-worth-it/) - Back in 2015, I took a last-minute trip with my friend Brittany to New York City. Our friend Diana was hosting her annual gala for Nomi Network and SJ was going to be there. So we just decided to back our bags and go on a fast and furious 2.5 day trip. We booked our - [Smoke and mirrors](https://heartstories.com/smoke-and-mirrors/) - I'm sure we probably had skewed expectations. I'm sure we didn't order the "smoke billowing" flavor, or the way we took the bite wasn't quite right. I don't know exactly where we got off track, but it was such a great reminder about how we can miss the beauty and the joy in real life when we are caught up in our expectations of what life should be. The next time you feel let down or disappointed, remember the smoke machines. - [Shortcuts, quicksand and the long way home](https://heartstories.com/shortcuts-quicksand-and-the-long-way-home/) - What at first it seemed like a peaceful side-jaunt on the way to meet friends, quickly turned into a comedy of errors. One of the boys was getting a close to the mud so I asked him to throw me his shoes and socks. Just as he was wailing the second shoe my way, the other walked right in front of him, taking a muddy shoe to the face. In what felt like a slow-motion picture show, in his shock, he lost his balance, took one more step, and slid right down the side of the bank into the deepest section of the creek, clawing for dear life the whole way. - [The odd couple](https://heartstories.com/the-odd-couple/) - If you're a dog person, or even an animal person at all, you know. These two are my furry little humans. They're my best friends, and my nemeses, at the same time. Especially during this house listing/selling process, poor things. They've been shoved in the back of my car and dropped off in a neighbor's - [There's always a way](https://heartstories.com/theres-always-a-way/) - This was me yesterday, in my office, sending selfies to Sunny with a coaster on my head. She also received one with a paper plate that was almost just as good. (Except this one has now been filtered to make it less scary. ) Wasn't it her lucky day?! We were brainstorming the supplies for the "Off To - [You can't do it alone.  ](https://heartstories.com/you-cant-do-it-alone/) - I got together with a group of women founders on Friday for lunch. One mentioned, in passing, that she had a splitting headache. I offered Excedrin Migraine (because that stuff is bulletproof). She reluctantly agreed to try it. While I was in the pantry, another asked if I had Advil. So I brought them both - [Imbalance (and priorities)](https://heartstories.com/imbalance-and-priorities/) - "They" say, the state of your house reveals the state of your mind. I'm calling "their" bluff. My house currently looks a museum, polished to a shine. Every last baseboard has been magic-erasered, carpets shampood (by yours truly), every closet purged, every bed made, every pillow karate chopped, and every flower arranged just so. It's - [Meaningful over mundane](https://heartstories.com/meaningful-over-mundane/) - You know how sometimes you have this genius idea about taking your family to do something fun? You plan it months in advance, buy the tickets, put it on the calendar and then . . . life happens. The day comes and what seems like a million other unexpected things have also been added to - [Nothing gets in the way of family](https://heartstories.com/nothing-gets-in-the-way-of-family/) - I remember this day. Maybe not quite like it was yesterday, but I remember it. I remember the cabin we stayed in on that trip, it belonged to a friend of a friend, who graciously offered it to our family for a road trip to Colorado in the summer. I remember sitting inside, at the - [Do it anyway](https://heartstories.com/do-it-anyway/) - I know it's Monday, but wasn't it just Thursday yesterday? I swear I only blinked and the weekend is over already. I wanted to write to you on Friday, but I was dead to the world. I wanted to share all the fun pics over the weekend, but I couldn't coordinate my brain with my - [The beauty of the dance](https://heartstories.com/the-beauty-of-the-dance/) - Life is hard. It can be stressful. You won't always do it right. You will need grace and forgiveness. You will need second chances. Because of that, you'll be able give them too. That's the beauty of the dance. - [I see courage](https://heartstories.com/i-see-courage/) - I wanted to write a story about each of our Featured Guests for this Thursday's GNO and realized that I don't have a picture with Theresa. She had to scoot out of our little brunch get-together before I was able to grab a pic with her. I was so bummed and searched her Facebook for - [You're a world-changer in community](https://heartstories.com/youre-a-world-changer-in-community/) - This was the scene at my house on Saturday. A few of us on Team HeartStories gathered - some of us in person (Taylor drove all the way from Lubbock!), Natalie via live stream, and a few were there in spirit, to invest in an intentional conversation about who we are as a brand, who - [The evolution of beauty](https://heartstories.com/the-evolution-of-beauty/) - Our standard for beauty is entirely our choice. It's not a standard set by someone else. It's a decision to show up and practice embracing the aspects of beauty that fill you up and make you come alive. It's the kind of beauty, in all it's forms, that makes this world a better place. This little brunch left me with SO much hope for the future, of women leading the way to a more loving, and beautiful world. Women like this, embracing beauty and each other, are the true icons of this generation. - [Leah is leading the way](https://heartstories.com/leah-is-leading-the-way/) - This is how women get it done. Of course, maybe it's not always stalker outreach, but it's authentic, generous, and kind. When we are at our best, we change the world by our courage, vulnerability, connection, and by lifting each other up. It's what we were born to do. Women like Leah are leading the way. Follow her lead. - [When saying "no" isn't fun](https://heartstories.com/when-saying-no-isnt-fun/) - You don't always get to be present for all the important moments. Sometimes you have to choice to be alive and sane for the other moments instead. It's all about prioritizing (putting unequal amounts of value on different things at different times). It's about doing the next right thing, that you are actually capable of doing. Then, trusting that is enough. It's true for moms, and everyone else. - [Set the table](https://heartstories.com/set-the-table/) - In early March, I opened an invitation from my friend Wendi to "The Inaugural meeting of the AC3 - Ambitious Chicks Cocktail Club". Sounds so fancy, right? Inside the email, my friend Wendi shared a story about how she used to host the AC3 in Dallas and she's decided to bring it back to Frisco. It - [Love is generative](https://heartstories.com/love-is-generative/) - Anna recently moved to Frisco from Los Angeles with Toyota and she's not messing around. She's putting down roots. Her life with her husband, their two young kids and careers is busy, but she recognizes making new friends is a high priority. Most of all she's willing to do the hard, emotional work that it takes to put herself out there and show up vulnerably to make that happen. Her courage is such a beautiful example to us all. She's showing us what it looks like when women take the risks to support other women. It turns out that her "yes" to me was also a "yes" to her. Getting what you need in life, often involves showing up bravely and sharing generously with others. - [Up close & personal](https://heartstories.com/up-close-personal/) - In this online world we're living in, it's easy to stay back in the shadows, making judgments about others from far away. It's hard work to get close. But the next time you feel yourself starting to judge another woman for her beauty, or her outward appearance, do us all a favor. Lean in. "People are hard to hate close up." - [The rubble comes first, and then the beauty](https://heartstories.com/the-rubble-comes-first-and-then-the-beauty/) - Whether you're building a house, a business, a career, marriage, a family or a friendship, it doesn't matter. Building is hard. There will be rubble. There will be days you'll wish you'd never started. There will be days you want to turn around and RUN the other way until you never have to see it again. There will be days you can't go another step and you have to slump down in the middle of the rubble to rest, not knowing if you'll ever have the strength to get back up. When you're almost there, almost inside, this might be all you see. It looks like rubble. There's nothing here that resembles the beautiful dream you have. It looks like war. It looks like nothing but work for days on end. It looks like it all fell apart. But if you just keep going, you'll get inside, where it actually resembles a home. - [Don't be a flat squirrel](https://heartstories.com/dont-be-a-flat-squirrel/) - What had appeared such an easy feat for Noah to make it to the top of the rocks in less than thirty seconds, felt a lot more monumental once I was looking down at the giant gaps between the sharp rocks (in my flip-flops). A couple of slips slowed me down. Even though we weren't very high and the consequences of a fall were probably relatively minor, I had to convince myself to keep moving. I guess you know who won. Don't be a flat squirrel. Make a decision. - [The hard, right thing](https://heartstories.com/the-hard-right-thing/) - It's rare that the easy path is the best path. I want to hear about your hardest thing. What hard thing are you facing today that you know is also the right thing? Don't wait seven years. Don't even wait until tomorrow. Do the hard, right thing today. - [Come together](https://heartstories.com/come-together/) - Only when we come together in humility and peace, with love, speaking truth and unity will we be able to see the beauty in our differences, and learn to leverage them as our collective strengths. Let's take our cue's from the one's who kneel down and wash feet, instead of raising our voices with divisive words. What do you say? - [A fresh perspective](https://heartstories.com/a-fresh-perspective/) - With life moving at the speed of light, it's hard to make that kind of space. I know it is for me, at least. But watching them yesterday was such a good reminder. Our bodies were made for work and our minds were made for creativity, but we often push too hard. We keep our heads down, focused on the task instead of bringing new perspectives and fresh energy to the scene. As you go into your weekend, with all of your to-do's, consider mixing it up. - [Beauty is there](https://heartstories.com/beauty-is-there/) - I know there are things in your life today that aren't turning out quite the way you were hoping. Don't despair. Keep showing up. There is beauty waiting to emerge if you'll just keep going. It may not be what you were expecting. It might not look the way you were hoping. But it's there. - [It starts simple](https://heartstories.com/it-starts-simple/) - This isn't a tale to brag how my family did something so noble and "good" over Spring Break. Nope. It's a story about what can happen for all of us when we make a little shift in our thinking. It's about thinking outside of the norms. It's about deciding to contribute whatever you can, whenever you can. Yes, it's a story about us, and how we ended up hanging sheet rock during Spring Break. But mostly it's a story to encourage you, by showing you that it's not about a big elaborate idea. - [The gift beyond your plans](https://heartstories.com/the-gift-beyond-your-plans/) - When you have big plans, or even small ones that you're counting on, you feel let down or frustrated when they don't work out the way you hoped. But so many times, if you keep showing up anyway, there's a gift there for you if only you'll be open look for it. It may be disguised in a cloud of white overspray, but it's there. "Sometimes we have to let go of the life we have planned to have the life that is waiting for us." - [Go together: that's progress](https://heartstories.com/go-together-thats-progress/) - That's what women do. We hold it all together when the world around us is falling apart. We know we are strong alone, but we recognize the incomparable strength we find when we have the courage to join forces and work together. Go together. That's progress. #IWD2018 #internationalwomensday #progress - [She lived to love](https://heartstories.com/she-lived-to-love/) - Nothing brought Grandma more joy than to love people. That kind of love changes people. I know it changed me. It helped form me and still guides me to this day. I want to live to love like that. I want my legacy to be smiling, kissing, hugging, loving and praying. That's living. That's what we leave behind. All the rest won't matter much. - [Curiosity is worth a try](https://heartstories.com/curiosity-is-worth-a-try/) - We don't risk the exploration of the unknown often enough. We're conditioned, by the fear of failure, to not get out of the car. We know better. At least our amygdala (the fear center of our brain) wants to convince us we do. My amygdala would have preferred to keep us moving that day. But why? Because that's its job, to keep us "safe". - [What are you looking for?](https://heartstories.com/what-are-you-looking-for/) - I don't know what you woke up feeling today, but l do know that whatever lies before you, your course today is completely up to you. In order to get what you're looking for out of this life, you have to be willing to give. You'll only get as much as you're willing to put in. - [The symphony of ordinary](https://heartstories.com/the-symphony-of-ordinary/) - "Joy comes to us in the ordinary moments we risk missing out on when we get too busy chasing down the extraordinary." ~ Brené Brown. Guilty as charged. I'm constantly chasing the extraordinary. This wisdom-bomb quote by Brené was exactly the punch in the gut I needed. No doubt, I will still be found in stubborn pursuit of the extraordinary. But I don't want to miss the joy in the ordinary. Even though I know I'll fail at it often, I want to catch all the symphonies! Don't you? - [Awakening joy through simplicity (& cookies)](https://heartstories.com/awakening-joy-through-simplicity-cookies/) - Rachel's mantra is, "The more simple life is, the more space there is for joy. I've simplified by being willing to say no to the things, ways of thinking, commitments and even relationships, that don't bring me joy. " Yet, there is a constant pull in our world, to have more, do more, and be more perfect, more liked, more accepted. We want to cover up all the imperfections with a filter of golden sprinkles, because sitting next to that professionally decorated striped heart just makes my cookie look bad. Am I right? It's a constant tension. - [Simply Be](https://heartstories.com/simply-be/) - Rachel Rogers and her family are focusing on what it is just to “Simply Be” She's laughed more, and cried more, since making that choice. "It’s not the same for everyone. Simplicity looks different for each of us, and it'a all relevant and important. But to focus on being so present and "simply be" has been life-giving for me." As passion projects sometimes do, her cookie-making took on a life of it's own. Making cookies, and becoming Simply Rogers, has taught Rachel a lot. What it might look like for you to "Simply Be"? - [Keeping it hot](https://heartstories.com/keeping-it-hot/) - When I can step back out of my own self-focus, to look at Scott and truly see him for who he really is, I see a courageous man with a huge heart, who treasures his family. I see a hardworking man who provides for us, beyond anything I ever dreamed. I see a loyal man, dedicated to showing up for the people in his life, even when they don't reciprocate. I see a brilliant man, who loves to learn. I see an adventurous man, who loves to explore. I see a driven man, ever dedicated to learning, and becoming, to the very fullest of his potential in every area of his live. I see a committed man, who is dedicated to loving me and the boys with his whole heart. There's nothing more I could ask for in a person to share my life with. So today, on his birthday, would you join me in honoring Scott, by taking a step back from whatever the flames are in your relationship to truly see the person you love? There's no better way to honor the ones we love. Happy Birthday Babe! Thanks for always keeping it hot! - [The Sunny Way](https://heartstories.com/the-sunny-way/) - This girl is my person. She's smart, kind, witty, and wholehearted. She's not afraid of being vulnerable. She's lived enough to know courage is the only way forward. And she LOVES the details. She's showing me what it looks like to be a good friend (& colleague). - [Pay attention to the quiet signals](https://heartstories.com/pay-attention-to-the-quiet-signals/) - Empathy writes a new ending. We learned about the power and possible dangers of longhorns that day. In retrospect, we can learn more about their situation, and notice their plight in our rapidly changing Texas landscape. No matter who you are, animal or human, you have noise in your head that is working against you to block the intimacy you crave. - [Finding your way](https://heartstories.com/finding-your-way/) - Looking back now, I realize the best part of the exploration isn't the long-awaited discovery. The best part is most often not, the thing you think you're trying to find. It's not the creek "out there" behind the boys. The best discovery of all is learning that you're capable of finding your way. - [Courage & connection, the only way we're going to make it](https://heartstories.com/courage-connection-the-only-way-were-going-to-make-it/) - This kind of courage, vulnerability, and connection is the only way we're going to make it as a country, as families and as individuals. It doesn't happen without intention. It doesn't happen without practice. It doesn't happen without failure. But it's worth it. Every single time. - [Making space for what matters](https://heartstories.com/making-space-for-what-matters/) - This whole experience is helping me see "purging" in a whole new light. It's less about getting rid of the things that don't serve you. It's more about making space for what does. - [Rejoice over the roses](https://heartstories.com/rejoice-over-the-roses/) - Just a heads up, if you see a strange woman in your yard, with a twitch in her eye, taking pictures of your shrubs. . . carry on. It won't take me long. I'll be in your neighbor's yard soon enough. This is simply what my weekends have been reduced to. But today, thanks to Abe, I'll rejoice over the literal roses. What roses can you choose to rejoice over today? - [Both soft and wise](https://heartstories.com/both-soft-and-wise/) - I'm learning that part of being an adult in this world is learning to sit with both things at the same time. It's learning to see the news, feel the sadness (and rage), be brokenhearted and demand that something be done, all while holding space for celebration. All while still honoring the people in front of me. All while still honoring the Olympians who've trained their whole lives for these moments to compete for their countries. All while still dealing with all the other things I already have going on in my life. Life doesn't stop while we grieve, or even while we celebrate. - [Love + Fairytales](https://heartstories.com/love-fairytales/) - The fairytale isn't real. The truth is, no matter how the story gets its start. No matter how perfect the details. No matter how well-planned or intricately thought through the relationship may be . . . we are all human. And life happens. Time, unexpected circumstances, struggles, and our humanity, all get in the way of the made-up fairytale playing out the way we expected it to, in our minds. All fairytales have a little smoke. - [The right place](https://heartstories.com/the-right-place/) - For a party person like me, I kept wanting to fix it. I wanted to drag that chair into the middle of all the others so Alison could feel all the "sponsor love". But, of course, things were working out for the best, way beyond my party planning understanding. There's always more happening than meets the eye. - [She's not a rebel](https://heartstories.com/shes-not-a-rebel/) - You know that person you are convinced has malice towards you? The one you're certain is talking behind your back. The one you are sure is trying to drive you absolutely mad, or turn the world against you . . . She's probably not a rebel either. - [Remember gratitude](https://heartstories.com/remember-gratitude/) - This is Beth, Sunny, Angela and Megan. Along with Heather, Natalie, Madison, Ashley and Shelly (not pictured) these fabulous ladies are the ones making beautiful things happen at the HeartStories GNO. I would say, "I can't imagine life without them". But the truth is, I actually can. I remember life without them. I'm overwhelmingly grateful as - [What will you see today? ](https://heartstories.com/what-will-you-see-today/) - A splash of cold water can wake you up, sober you up, and instantly snap your foggy brain into seeing the world more clearly. Maybe on this Monday you could use a little dusting of sleet and snow to the face? - [Fuel up](https://heartstories.com/fuel-up/) - It's too bad our bodies weren't designed with little warning lights and bells to remind us, and the people around us, what kind of state we're in. So they can realize the urgency with which we need to fill our tanks. So they can create space for us. Wouldn't that be nice? It's no joke to be out of gas or running on those last fumes. But we do it all the time. - [My laundry soap doesn't always dance](https://heartstories.com/my-laundry-soap-doesnt-always-dance/) - My laundry soap doesn't always dance. Most days its just white suds on the water, waiting to be filled with dirty clothes. It's just a mountain of foam in a steamy bin serving the family with its magical powers to remove the filth and stench from little boy's clothes. It's just sudsy water in a 17-year-old metal tub with a motor that sticks at the most inconvenient times. My laundry soap doesn't always dance. Or maybe it does. - [Love it out](https://heartstories.com/love-it-out/) - It's easy to focus on loving everyone else so well, that we forget to love ourselves. We forget there's little girl inside of us, who still needs our love and attention. We want our people to be happy, so we do everything we possibly can for them. Except sometimes the one thing, that will stick with them for the rest of their lives. - [Forgive to find your respite](https://heartstories.com/find-your-respite/) - On a road trip with the boys in the middle of nowhere, we passed this quaint little church nestled just off the highway. I'm not really into architecture or particularly fascinated by church buildings, but for some reason I was drawn to it like a magnet. Much to the boys chagrin, I flipped a U-turn - [She's not lost](https://heartstories.com/shes-not-lost/) - Sure, you're older and wiser now. Time has changed you in all sorts of ways you never imagined. But now as an adult, you are free to look back and cherish that beautiful little girl you used to be. Embrace that. - [Only you](https://heartstories.com/only-you/) - On the days when you feel like everyone else is wiser, smarter, prettier, has more experience, or simply has more to offer, please think again. There's not another single person who can offer us what you can. Please don't hold back. There is no one else. Only you. - [This is me](https://heartstories.com/this-is-me/) - We were a little late to the party, but we finally saw "The Greatest Showman" over the weekend. It was such a beautiful reminder that what the world needs is more people who are willing to show up and lead, even though they know they're different. In fact, what we need is more people who are willing to seek out what makes them different and lean into that. We need you to lead us with all the ways you're different. - [Let's get out of here!](https://heartstories.com/lets-get-out-of-here/) - Date nights, girls nights and small groups are wonderful. They fan the flames of connectedness, no doubt. But when there's no cutoff time, no babysitter waiting, and no morning alarm clock to silence, it completely changes the atmosphere. It's like a giant bonfire for community building. - [Everything has a cost](https://heartstories.com/everything-has-a-cost/) - It's been a lifelong lesson for me to learn that each tiny decision I make throughout the day has a cost. I fight distraction on a daily, no, moment by moment, basis. There's always something that would be more fun than responding to emails or completing an administrative tasks. But I've learned (and am still learning) that 5 minutes of surfing social media, 10 minutes of responding to a silly group text, and 15 minutes of cleaning up the house, all together end up costing me 30 minutes of time with my family, or even sleep, later. The choice is mine. I get to decide the price I pay. So do you. - [Let curiosity get the best of you](https://heartstories.com/let-curiosity-get-the-best-of-you/) - It's strange how a gaping hole in the side of a wood framed room isn't nearly as interesting as the view from an actual window. This one couldn't help but stare and smile while going on and one about his beautiful new view. We're quick to judge ourselves for paying attention to what interests us. But maybe it's not a distraction. Maybe it's important. Maybe it's where you'll find your passion. - [A surprising gift](https://heartstories.com/a-surprising-gift/) - Walter is now 14 years old and, though he is elderly, he's happy as can be. At Dr. Pupp's office over the weekend, we got to take turns listening to his (very loud) heart murmur. We're still aware that any day could be his last, but he's outlived my fear by 7 whole years. - [Skating on thin ice](https://heartstories.com/skating-on-thin-ice/) - We think we're just making a tiny little commitment. We're just saying yes to that one more thing we feel pressured to do, even thought we know we probably shouldn't. Sometimes the ice holds. Sometimes it gives. - [Mammograms & Mimosas](https://heartstories.com/mammograms-mimosas/) - We talked about real life on many levels. When we left, we all felt a little less alone. What is typically an isolating experience that most women do not look forward to, became a little mid-week party, full of life and joy for us yesterday. - [Today, I will shine this little light](https://heartstories.com/today-i-will-shine-this-little-light/) - This temptation to silence as a means of protecting ourselves from saying the wrong thing is exactly what bewildered Dr. King the most. And it still bewilders our brothers and sisters of color today. It may look a little different today than it did then, but the concept is still the same. If we're ever to cultivate true unity and peace, it must begin with our timid hearts and trembling voices. - [Lingering flurries](https://heartstories.com/lingering-flurries/) - When you're expecting a winter wonderland, real life can feel like a giant disappointment. Anticipating, the blistery cold, the brown grass, and the dry hard road isn't as exciting on the front end. But it gives you the opportunity to look for wonder in your reality and find it for yourself. - [What makes you come alive?](https://heartstories.com/what-makes-you-come-alive-2/) - The people in your circle, however small it is, benefit when you're have the courage to show up and be yourself. When you lean in to the things that make you come alive and share them with others it changes the world. Drip, by drip, by drip. - [It's the going first](https://heartstories.com/its-the-going-first/) - With life moving at the speed of light, getting quality time together with girlfriends, that intentionally takes you below the surface, is so much easier said than done. Even when you love each other dearly. Sure, it's somewhat easy to meet for lunch or dinner every now and then. But it's the daily, showing up and truth-telling that makes all the difference. - [A lifetime of little choices](https://heartstories.com/a-lifetime-of-little-choices/) - If you're in the middle of making some hard choices today, take heart. If you're in the heat of the struggle, you're not alone. This is how it's done. You are becoming. You are impacting your world, little by little. You're writing your story and we need it. - [Circles of women who will change you](https://heartstories.com/circles-of-women-who-will-change-you/) - Our society pushes us to compete with one another. But our hearts are made for connection. We are designed to do life together, to share the good and the bad. We often try to convince ourselves we can do it alone, but we're hardwired to process our experiences together. - [This is how it's done](https://heartstories.com/this-is-how-its-done/) - In a world where women so often tear each other down instead of lifting each other up, Nicole is a beacon of light, illuminating a better way for us all. This is how it's done. I aspire to become more like her all along the way. - [Don't get all wrapped up](https://heartstories.com/dont-get-all-wrapped-up/) - I'm guessing you've found yourself wrapped up a time to two this year as well. Let our little scout elf be a reminder to you too. - [Dance with Grandma](https://heartstories.com/dance-with-grandma/) - Being on the dance floor with Grandma, was a gift to all of us this year. She traveled a long way, by herself, in quite a bit of pain, to be there for Rebecca. I know she'll do it more often if she could. But the reality of time and distance makes dancing with Grandma a rare and special gift. - [Is this the story you were expecting?](https://heartstories.com/is-this-the-story-you-were-expecting/) - What's the story you were expecting in 2017? What's the story you've been given going into 2018? Are you willing to decide to embrace that? I really want to know. This is the starting point that will make all the difference. - [It's time to start over](https://heartstories.com/its-time-to-start-over/) - What a wonderful moment to see their delight in the magic of the Christmas moment. I can hardly believe it's already over! The magical moments of Christmas, that we've planned for and looked forward to all season long, are over. The "magic moment" of Christmas is over, but this week brings so much more. - [A clear vision makes all the difference](https://heartstories.com/a-clear-vision-makes-all-the-difference/) - This moment shifted my perspective. As we enter into this new year, I hope this is a reminder for you to take some time to get a clear vision of where you are headed in 2018 and why it's important to get there. - [Run & Rest](https://heartstories.com/run-rest/) - You're either working toward a goal you've decided is worthy, or you're pumping the breaks to get the rest you need. Neither is wrong. Both are good, as long as you make time and space for each one. The key is that it's all intentional. - [It's about people](https://heartstories.com/its-about-people/) - We had dinner plans in 30 minutes. My instinct was to immediately think about all of the work it was going to be to clean it up. My mind instantly thought about how many leaves (that they are allergic to!) were stuck, all inside their clothes. But it was actually quite hilarious. So instead, I took a deep breath, and stood there laughing . . . and taking pictures. - [The ripples are endless](https://heartstories.com/the-ripples-are-endless/) - There's something about the holidays that makes us stop and reminisce on all the changes that have taken place since last year. It's like they place a marker in the sand by which we can measure and compare the years. In these years when we see our children are becoming little adults right before our eyes, are some of the most breathtaking moments of them all. - [Memories of the people will survive all the stuff](https://heartstories.com/memories-of-the-people-will-survive-all-the-stuff/) - I remember, like it was yesterday, the anticipation building in my heart to see my Grandma. I remember envisioning her in her "pink pajama" housedress waiting for us on the porch, white porcelain coffee cup in her hand, with Grandpa by her side, the yellow porch light shining and shimmering off her face. - [Have "Holiday Tradition" FOMO? Think again.](https://heartstories.com/have-holiday-tradition-fomo-think-again/) - We don't have a lot of fancy Christmas traditions in our house. We buy a real tree, haul it home on the top of the car and decorate it together. We have cookie jar that we fill with Gingersnap cookies (straight from the bag) just like my mother did. My favorite tradition of all is inside one of the big gray bins that get's pulled down from the attic. . . it makes memories that can only be seen with the heart. What's your favorite moment of connection with the ones you love during the holidays? - [You're not Wonder Woman](https://heartstories.com/youre-not-wonder-woman/) - I was just telling someone in passing last week, "Thankfully, I rarely get sick. The last time I remember being sick was when I got the flu on my 40th birthday trip." As soon as the words slipped out of my mouth, I thought, "Well that might not have been the smartest thing I've ever - [Expect the unexpected](https://heartstories.com/expect-the-unexpected/) - Having high expectations is a good thing, when it drives you to do your best work. But when high expectations blind you from seeing the blessings and opportunities that are right in front of your eyes, they can easily steal your joy. - [One different little choice](https://heartstories.com/one-different-little-choice/) - Every single one of them was so full of joy. Their smiles were warm and kind. Their hearts were open. (And of course, the ornaments were darling.) We laughed and laughed and laughed. I left with my brain in the right place, full of all the good endorphins I needed to start a week that's inevitably stressful for me. - [This could be your Revolution](https://heartstories.com/this-could-be-your-revolution/) - Right now, he's in "The Rumbling", trying to figure out how to own this magical story for himself. It's a pretty intense rumble for him, because he's been so invested in it. Brené says, “The rumble begins with turning up our curiosity level and becoming aware of the story we’re telling ourselves.” One day soon, he'll be entering "The Revolution". . . - [The adventure is worth the effort](https://heartstories.com/the-adventure-is-worth-the-effort/) - While we were in Florida over the weekend, our family planned a little excursion to go shark teeth hunting in the Peace River. We hunt for shark teeth often in the creeks near our house, but I've never been on a guided expedition like this one. Scott and Oakley met Fred with Paleo Discoveries on - [A toast from The MOB Crew](https://heartstories.com/a-toast-from-the-mob-crew/) - My sister was the Mother Of the Bride and we were her crew. Throughout the wedding weekend, we had her back. Whatever she needed, whenever she needed it, we got it done. And we got it done with a whole lot of laughter and a little MOB pizzazz (*waves jazz hands*). - [Humanity in the harbor](https://heartstories.com/humanity-in-the-harbor/) - Hopping in a Lyft this morning with my high heals hanging out of the side of my carry-on, hot tea spilling over the edge of my thermos, and my makeup bag firmly clutched under my arm would have been a pretty funny sight to see if it hadn’t been in the blackness of the 4 - [Prepare your heart, not just your house](https://heartstories.com/prepare-your-heart-not-just-your-house/) - I didn't grow up celebrating Advent. I didn't even really understand what it was. But as an adult, with Scott and through our church, I've learned to appreciate it more and more. The way celebrating Advent helps us prepare our hearts for Christmas has become something I look forward to. - [Life's for living](https://heartstories.com/lifes-for-living/) - A couple of weeks ago, I had one of the busiest weeks of my life. I kid you not. I know we all always say how busy we are, but it was a serious doozy. It was Halloween, three family birthdays, our HeartStories GNO, an eight-hour (8 boy) full-day birthday party adventure, Saturday ball games, - [Some really good things to be thankful for](https://heartstories.com/some-really-good-things-to-be-thankful-for/) - I can't stop thinking about how that simple shift in my thoughts created a giant space for connection with him that I would've missed out on most any other Sunday. In that moment, he got my eye contact, my mind, and my heart. I was all in. . . and he knew it. Sadly, that's not always the case. - [Lessons from the road trip](https://heartstories.com/lessons-from-the-road-trip/) - So many times in life, we have to make painful mistakes in order to learn lessons in meaningful ways we will remember. It's easy to get frustrated with ourselves by focusing on our mistake and all the pain it caused. But what a gift it can be to our future if we decide to learn the lesson and move on. - [Their kind of crazy](https://heartstories.com/their-kind-of-crazy/) - Whether it's your family or not, there might be some moments over the next few days when you need to just remove yourself from the crazy and take a break. Pray, sing, read, or rest. If you can, get out and walk around the neighborhood, perfect. If you can't, just sneak out into an empty bedroom or the restroom if you must. . . and breathe. - [Tempered by drought, a Thanksgiving blessing](https://heartstories.com/tempered-by-drought-a-thanksgiving-blessing/) - Sometimes it takes the drought to temper us to gratitude for what is. My prayer for all of us this week is that we allow the droughts and soul-searing experiences of our lives to temper us in such a beautiful ways that they not only bring us to accept what is, but to shift our hearts into a bountiful gratitude for all that is. - [The Elusive "I"](https://heartstories.com/the-elusive-i/) - I've noticed that I'm subconsciously working to reword my sentences so that they don't require the use of "I". There is no time for all of that hunting and pecking with the keyboard, so surely I can restate my thoughts without that word. It can't be that hard to just pick a different word. Composing each message is like playing a round of Taboo, with myself, with "I" as taboo. It's been a fascinating experiment. - [Finding courage at the talent show](https://heartstories.com/finding-courage-at-the-talent-show/) - They were all practicing courage. They were overriding all the signals firing off in their brains telling them it wasn't safe. And yet, somehow, they found the courage to do it anyway. In so doing, they shift the world for all of us. - [Right in front of your eyes](https://heartstories.com/right-in-front-of-your-eyes/) - Are you looking for an answer with all your might? Are you pushing, seeking, stressing, and working as hard as you possibly can, worried that at the end of the day, it won't be enough? That you won't find the thing we're looking for? Are you ransacking your whole life, turning everything upside down in an effort to force it into existence? Your turn to dance a little victory jig might be closer than you think. - [Do you have 5 Seconds to give?](https://heartstories.com/do-you-have-5-seconds-to-give/) - In her travels Mel vulnerably shares her story of going from broken and depressed to coming to understand a simple hack for her brain that not only helped her get out of bed in the morning, but empowered her to launch into doing things she never dreamed possible. It's both common sense and extraordinarily fascinating, as she explains how to make micro-decisions that have the power to change the trajectory of your life. - [Go First Girls](https://heartstories.com/go-first/) - It's often our greatest sorrows, and struggles, that have shown us the path of joy. Think about the people in your life who have a habit of getting real with you. Those friends who are willing to share their struggles, are the same friends who will be there to walk with you through yours. Cherish those friendships. - [You're an Edgedancer](https://heartstories.com/youre-an-edgedancer/) - Sure, there are other people who could do it, but there's no one who can do it like you. There's no one else with your heart, your experience, your contacts and your unique perspective. There's no one who will do it exactly like you will. - [A Rae of Sunshine](https://heartstories.com/a-rae-of-sunshine/) - I've noticed that lately, I come to recognize "good people" very quickly. It's not because they look a certain way, live in a certain zip code or hang out in certain places. It's because of the humanity in their eye contact. It's because their concern with connection is greater than their concern for impression. - ["Remember Me" moments](https://heartstories.com/remember-me-moments/) - They make the rest of it worth it. They are the reason we struggle. They are often only discovered as a result of the struggle. They make the joy so much more full because we know the journey that led us there. - [For those days, there is gratitude](https://heartstories.com/for-those-days-there-is-gratitude/) - Some days you long for rest. Some days you long for adventure, just something outside the normal hum drum. Some days there's a low - level dissatisfaction with the normalcy and repetitiveness of it all. Then the unthinkable happens, and we long for groundhog day again. - [Are you Sweet or Salty?](https://heartstories.com/are-you-sweet-or-salty/) - To cars full of fun-loving happy kids - I'm probably mostly salty. Not because I want to be mean, but because I'm so engrossed in my own life and thoughts that I might not notice a load of kids laughing and waving frantically through their windows trying to get me to smile back. Sometimes all it takes is looking up. - [The power of gathering](https://heartstories.com/the-power-of-gathering/) - The belly laugh from a status update is quite different from the knee slapping belly laugh of a friend in the chair next to you. Our hearts long to gather together. - [Free to be you](https://heartstories.com/free-to-be-you/) - What would it look like if you felt totally free to be you? Even just for one moment in time. If you felt no inhibitions, no shame, no expectations, no audience making judgements, no responsibility to anyone but yourself, what pose would you strike? - [Even this will be gone](https://heartstories.com/even-this-will-be-gone/) - Looking at this picture, I really would have guessed it was at least two years ago. But my phone tells me it was last year. Last year! Even just mentioning this get-up would be "so embarrassing" this year. So tonight, you'll probably find us in jeans and hats, strolling along with our Army Officer and our pro football player. - [Life is, most definitely a gift](https://heartstories.com/life-is-most-definitely-a-gift/) - The day of his unexpected passing, Kyle shared these words with a packed auditorium in Waco. They were his last. May they resonate deep in your heart, make you laugh, and simultaneously, remind you to treasure each breath. May Kyle's legacy fill you with gratitude for life and people you love today. - [Paying attention to pain](https://heartstories.com/paying-attention-to-pain/) - Knowing that the struggle is the gift, doesn't make it less painful. But it gives it purpose. Pain's purpose is the healing, growth, direction and wisdom we can't find any other way. - [Let the elephants lead the way](https://heartstories.com/let-the-elephants-lead-the-way/) - Last night Jen told a story about a recent time in her life when she was hurting and feeling alone. She received a text from Nichole with that picture of the elephants in a circle and a story about the way female elephants protect one another in the wild. If their sister is wounded and vulnerable, or in labor, they back up and circle around her. - [Meet Chelsey, your guide to more Thoughtful Gatherings](https://heartstories.com/meet-chelsey-arnal-your-guide-to-more-thoughtful-gatherings/) - I made my mental list of this woman I was looking for. And then I chuckled. . . It's not really life coaching. It's not therapy. It's not really party planning. It had to be someone who knew the value of the experience of the "togetherness". Someone with a fire in her belly and her heart for making each moment count. Someone with wisdom from the journey to share with joy and laughter and deep empathy and understanding. It had to be someone who was living the same insane pace and daily grind our community lives. Was there any chance this woman existed? It turns out she does. - [Treasure today](https://heartstories.com/treasure-today/) - It's amazing how our brains can so easily filter out the difficult times of the past from our memory. Everything is rose-colored in old pictures, because we were capturing the good times. Yet when the current moment sometimes feels so difficult to bear, all we want to think about is getting through this particular season. We want what's next. - [More thoughtful this year](https://heartstories.com/more-thoughtful-this-year/) - It's easy to get busy with all the excitement and planning of this season. There are parties to throw, menus to plan, tables to decorate, gifts to buy and cards to send. It's the most wonderful time of the year, and yet somehow, it can easily rush by without much thought or intention going into the experiences we're creating. - [Gather for rest](https://heartstories.com/gather-for-rest/) - Laying low with friends for the win! I'm sure we missed a fabulous time at all the tailgate parties. But we found refuge and rest in the easy conversation gathered around pizza with mis-matched paper plates watching the spectacular sunset. - [A better story yet](https://heartstories.com/a-better-story-yet/) - When you let go of your death-grip on everything you thought was important, you free your heart and your hands to embrace an even better story. - [Be one of a kind!](https://heartstories.com/be-one-of-a-kind/) - As an adult, I've learned to embrace that part of my story because it reminds me of what makes me unique. The grown-up Crystal sees the differences that make each of us unique, as our gifts to the world. Just like the Ya-Ya Headdresses we made at the last GNO, were a beautiful reflection of each individual sister who made them. Be one of a kind! - [In your element](https://heartstories.com/in-your-element/) - Sure, there was still a little gnashing of teeth to get started. No one wanted to be up, dressed, and on location at sunrise. But the dreaded annual family photo shoot turned out to be a more enjoyable morning than years past. It was less of a nightmare and more of a fun memory. Sign me up for more of that! - [Secrets lose their power in the light](https://heartstories.com/secrets-lose-their-power-in-the-light/) - For every woman who bravely tells her "me too" story, with trembling heart and hands, there is another who can begin to find hope, healing and courage. She may not be able to share it today, or this week, or even this year. But because of the courage of the ones who went first, the ones who've done the work of healing and the ones who are ready to start, she can see a way forward. She now knows, without a doubt, that she is not alone. - [I am strong because](https://heartstories.com/i-am-strong-because/) - It's the mantra of a wise soul who's come to understand that it is precisely the struggle that makes us strong. The dirt we think might bury us, might turn out to be just the soil we need to grow. The people we're ashamed to tell our stories to, often turn out to be the ones who understand the most. The thing we are most afraid of, could end up being the very thing that gives us the most courage. - [Where is your quiet place?](https://heartstories.com/where-is-your-quiet-place/) - The world is spinning. Our lives are spinning. Sometimes it feels like they're going faster and faster . . . until we remember we can quiet our minds. We can go to a quiet place and set our intention on where we want to be. Then suddenly everything can become still. - [The greatest gift of our fourteen years](https://heartstories.com/the-greatest-gift-of-our-fourteen-years/) - We've certainly had trials and tough days. But we are learning to focus on the positive moments of our life together. We're learning to point out the good and speak it out loud. Some days we even sit together, looking through old pictures on our phones that remind us of all the joy we've shared over the years. It's amazing how much good those memories and the gratitude they produce, does for our brains. . . fourteen years later. - [Growing Together](https://heartstories.com/growing-together/) - I realize that weight, specifically, is a tough one for us as adults. There's so much pressure to be "healthy". We've attached a lot of images and paradigms to that word that can make us feel ashamed or just not quite good enough. But there's something even deeper for women. - [The evidence](https://heartstories.com/the-evidence/) - There's a beautiful spirit that emerges when women gather together to create. The experience is wonderful, but it's the life-giving evidence that lives on, long after the experience is past. The evidence is in the memories and the joy you'll carry in your heart. It's in the connection you'll feel to one another. It's in embracing your unique perspective and getting to see how beautiful it really is. - [Back away from the rabbit hole](https://heartstories.com/back-away-from-the-rabbit-hole/) - The moment you're still in control, is when you're outside the rabbit hole, looking in. It's only then can you decide if this is a hole you want to explore. It's a skill our parents didn't have to learn to the same degree we do. It's a dilemma our kids are having to face before their brains are even halfway ready for it. They need us to teach them how to stay on track. But how can we help them when we're falling down the rabbit holes ourselves? - [It won't happen on it's own](https://heartstories.com/it-wont-happen-on-its-own/) - When I think of the friends in each circle, I can quickly see how our relationships correlate directly with the investments we've made. It humbles me to think of how my sisters and my closest friends, have invested in me so selflessly over the years. I wish I could share pictures and stories of them all today, but we can let this picture represent them all. You know you have a committed friend when: - [Timely lessons from the Ya-Yas](https://heartstories.com/timely-lessons-from-the-ya-yas/) - They share stories about family history, mental illness, heartbreak, pain, and loss so deep it left me sobbing. They dive into the dark places that have been closed and sealed for years in hopes of protection. But they're the places she has to open to find healing. - [A friendship developed](https://heartstories.com/a-friendship-developed/) - Think about your very best friends. Did they become your best friends overnight? Or did you find yourself consistently in close proximity, and see the friendship develop over time? When I think about mine, they ALL developed over time with increasing consistency and intimacy. - [Two options](https://heartstories.com/two-options/) - I'm currently reading Brené Brown's book, "Braving The Wilderness, The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone." It is simultaneously poking me in all the uncomfortable places, while giving me a sense of being completely understood and seen. It intrigues me to the core, in my tireless work for connection and community between women, because she gets right to the core of the lines that divide and isolate us. As much as we think it's anger, it's really pain. - [What if you believed it too?](https://heartstories.com/what-if-you-believed-it-too/) - She's not only THE predominant expert voice on female friendships, she's one of the wisest, most generous and compassionate women I know. Her heart to see women connect consistently on a deeper level is like nothing I've ever seen. In fact it also led her to leave a career as a full-time ordained minister to study, write and speak across the country about power of healthy relationships between women. It's because she believes one thing wholeheartedly: Friendship can save the world. - [The Glorious Journey of The Ya-Ya's](https://heartstories.com/the-glorious-journey-of-the-ya-yas/) - It's built on the journey of good times, laughter and ridiculous shenanigans. . . It's built in the daily grind, the day-in and day-out of projects, deadlines and homework. It's built in the silent tears of unspeakable pain. Day by day, year by year. - [Into the forest](https://heartstories.com/into-the-forest/) - It's a rare escape, but I look for it every chance I get. It's in those quiet moments I find little pieces of myself that are so easily lost in the daily grind. - [Fully seen](https://heartstories.com/fully-seen/) - While my parents were out of town last week, Mom asked me to stop by to water her plants. After watering all the flowers and pots in the front yard, I made my way around the back. Looking back at her text to make sure I'd done it all correctly, I noticed she was texting - [Until you are alive again](https://heartstories.com/until-you-are-alive-again/) - I don't know anything about what you're going through. But if you're feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck, and you're wondering how you're going to make it through, this little wisdom bomb is for you today. - [We have to practice](https://heartstories.com/we-have-to-practice/) - The moment Kim and I shared yesterday is the type of moment Shasta knows we all need to share more often. We have to make the time and space. We have to be willing, on both sides, to go to the places that are uncomfortable at first and healing in the end. We have to practice. - [What you cannot do](https://heartstories.com/how-to-do-what-you-cannot-do/) - It would have made sense for me to shrug my shoulders and wave the white flag. I was stuck and I didn't know how to get unstuck. But I'm learning how to "sail my ship", or drive my jeep, as it may be. And that means venturing out into the unknown. The next time you feel stuck in the mud, and need to do something you feel like you simply cannot do, remember this ridiculous image. - [A chocolate adventure](https://heartstories.com/a-chocolate-adventure/) - Life is just like a box of incredible chocolates. There is adventure waiting all around you to be unwrapped. It's luring you in with its intriguing beauty. With each bite, an exciting adventure awaits. But it's safer to stick with what you know. - [Your life will thank you later](https://heartstories.com/your-life-will-thank-you-later/) - As busy women, we don't make our worlds stop and pause for us often enough. We're so busy taking care of everyone else, shouldering the responsibility for so many things, most of the time we just let our lives fly right by. We don't even notice. Take a pause for fun. - [Weekend reunion](https://heartstories.com/weekend-reunion/) - I don't know what weekends mean to your family, but what if you decided to make this one about reconnecting? What if you intentionally slowed down, looked your people in the eyes, held a hand or two, and reminded them they're still most important? - [Something will grow](https://heartstories.com/something-will-grow/) - When life is moving at record pace and you're just trying to keep all the plates spinning, it's easy to forget that the final destination isn't really the ultimate goal. Something will grow from all that you're going through. And it will be you. - [After the spotlight fades](https://heartstories.com/after-the-spotlight-fades/) - The spotlight may have faded, but when it's gone, things can seem really dark for the ones left holding all the broken pieces. Restoration is a long road. Go the distance. - [Keep holding on](https://heartstories.com/keep-holding-on/) - If you feel like you're fighting for your life, maybe it's not a death at all. This could very well be your transformation. - [Rise up with love](https://heartstories.com/rise-up-with-love/) - At our Girls Night Out on Thursday, we took a few minutes collectively, to write letters of hope and encouragement to women in Houston who've lost everything. While we wrote, we listened to "Rise Up" by Andra Day together as a reminder that when our sisters feel broken down and tired, all they need is hope and to be reminded that they are not alone. That we have each other. - [The hardest step is the first one](https://heartstories.com/the-hardest-step-is-the-first-one/) - What hobby is calling you? What's the thing you've been curious to try, but haven't had the time? Or maybe more honestly, maybe you haven't had the courage to pursue? - [Life's too short to follow all the rules](https://heartstories.com/lifes-too-short-to-follow-all-the-rules/) - We're not meant to get more serious, anxious and stressed out with age. We're supposed to be hitting our stride. Our wisdom should bring us more freedom to color outside the lines, not more boxes and conformity to the norm. - [Signs of peace](https://heartstories.com/signs-of-peace/) - I looked all around thinking maybe there was some ferocious beast lurking, that I had somehow missed. Nothing. The water was calm. The sky was clear. There was barely a breeze. No snakes. No duck. Not even a turtle. There was only this lone, beautiful feather, resting upright in the grass. - [Holding hands is how we save each other](https://heartstories.com/holding-hands-is-how-we-always-save-each-other/) - Even if there are no words, holding hands says, "I am here. I am right beside you. I'm not letting go." It can't happen through a text or even video chat. It happens face to face. Hand in hand. Heart to heart. - [Instant vacation](https://heartstories.com/instant-vacation/) - It started as a giggle, under my breath. Then it moved to my belly. Soon tears were rolling down my face. - [In your struggle, you find your courage . . . and your story](https://heartstories.com/in-your-struggle-you-find-your-courage-and-your-story/) - When we share the stories of women making change in the world usually start with the obvious, their families, their history and the incredible work they do. But that story always leads somewhere deeper, because these passionate women who show up bravely to make change happen, don't get there on accident. They've always had to fight for it. I bet you have too. - [Life is hard, it's okay to rest](https://heartstories.com/life-is-hard-its-okay-to-rest/) - You're working hard. You're running fast. You're doing so many good and needed things. But we need you to be okay and your body needs rest. - [Together, we'll rise higher](https://heartstories.com/together-well-rise-higher/) - Sometimes, in the middle of the crazy we get confused about who we were fighting. Once we get on the same side of the problem, our defenses immediately fall. We can stop fighting with each other, because we're working together to solve a problem that is separate from us. That's exactly what I see happening to our country through the tragedy in Houston. - [The gift of laughter](https://heartstories.com/the-gift-of-laughter/) - "At the beginning, it's pretending to laugh, but our bodies don’t know the difference. We’re short circuiting the decision making process (the one that decides whether it's cool or not). We'll channel our inner 5 year old and give our egos permission to take a vacation. Because one minute of belly laughter releases the same amount of endorphins of an entire hour on an exercise bike. (!!!) When you're laughing, your heart rate goes down, endorphins are released and pain is decreased." ~ Claire Billingsley - [You deserve it](https://heartstories.com/you-deserve-it/) - With my whole heart, I want to see women living in true connection, walking in joy and courage. Don't you? Don't you want that for your girlfriends, your sisters, your mother, your daughter? What about for yourself? You deserve it. - [You can only control you](https://heartstories.com/you-can-only-control-you/) - Your kids, your spouse, your boss, your colleagues, your neighbors kids, your friends . . . they might hit their breaking point today. You might be the one left holding the pieces. But you don't have to fix it for them. You're not responsible for how they show up in the world. - [Why fit in?](https://heartstories.com/why-fit-in/) - Not allowing yourself to be fully known will cause you more pain than standing out ever could. It turns out that softening your edges and hiding your colors doesn't protect you from pain. It only insulates you from joy. Why fit in? ~ blog link in bio #tomorelove #heartstories - [What smells so bad?](https://heartstories.com/what-smells-so-bad/) - One sweaty sock seems like no big deal. One yogurt cup on the floorboard won't make a difference. A banana peel and apple core in the side pocket? Those are just sweet-smelling fruit. The "innocent" trash of your life left behind, undealt with, will inevitably begin to smell. - [Reality check](https://heartstories.com/reality-check/) - Two nights ago, we got the boys all tucked into bed early and I was soooo looking forward to hopping in bed with "Of Mess & Moxie" for a good laugh and some heart inspiration. I brushed my teeth, washed my face, applied all my creams, gave the dogs their medicines, let them out and - [Your special sunflower](https://heartstories.com/your-special-sunflower/) - As our kids go back to school, our news feeds and night stands are full of conversations about how to be a perfect parent. They run the gauntlet - everything from packing chemical free, vegan lunches, to making them figure it all out themselves. I've read notes about not creating extra moments of joy for the kids, by just letting them have their struggles and normalcy - to making sure to pack each item with a special love note to build self-esteem. Mom guilt peeks out at every turn. But at the end of the day - this is how you see your baby. - [It's a Choice](https://heartstories.com/its-a-choice/) - Sometimes choices are disguised as a long, hard journey to a place you've never been. Like when you're faced with an opportunity to do something generous and meaningful, but the finances just don't line up. You can keep waiting for the right circumstances to choose you, or you can set out on a meaningful journey. - [A breathtaking work of art](https://heartstories.com/a-breathtaking-work-of-art/) - Your most brilliant colors come from love, connection, kindness, generosity, hope, and joy. Your depth, dimension and texture come through anger, disappointment, pain, and growth. Layer upon layer, your colorful experiences are mixing perfectly together. - [Anticipate the trades](https://heartstories.com/anticipate-the-trades/) - You trade one season, with all its struggles and joys, for a different one. It's easy to fantasize that the next season, just around the bend, will be easier. Once the kids go back to school, . . once you get that next promotion. . . once the car is paid off or the vacation arrives. But it's always a trade. - [Beauty in the First World dog pile](https://heartstories.com/beauty-in-the-first-world-dog-pile/) - Yesterday hit me like a freight train. I had all the best intentions to spend some quality time with the boys as we close this last week of summer, but clearly that's not what the universe had in store. All of my first-world, privileged duties decided to dog pile into one day. The first hour - [What will you do?](https://heartstories.com/what-will-you-do/) - We're rushing so fast through life that we forget to plan what we'll do in advance, in those moments when we feel so mad we could bite. When we get pushed to our limit, sometimes we still pull out our pots and pans, instead of rounding up our friends for a game of tag. At least I know I do. - [Let yesterday go](https://heartstories.com/let-yesterday-go/) - I instantly felt a sharp twinge of pain in my heart, followed by the familiar mom guilt/regret combo. "I should have paid more attention. He was having a little moment and I squashed it with my rush. I wish I would have taken a little time out to celebrate with him. But I was fighting for my life against those killer mosquitos!" You know the drill. - [Show me your Moxie!](https://heartstories.com/show-me-your-moxie/) - Whatever you're struggling with today, whatever kept you up last night, the thing that was on your mind when you opened your eyes this morning. . . it doesn't mean you're doing it wrong. It's a sign of life. Let's do it together. - [You're a wise woman now](https://heartstories.com/youre-a-wise-woman-now/) - When the grown woman you are now, who knows everything you know now, brings your old, awkward stories out into the light of day, they lose the weight that held them inside. They instantly become lighter and easier. They often become comical. - [The beautiful field of humanity](https://heartstories.com/the-beautiful-field-of-humanity/) - We've been burned, we won't do that again. We've felt the sting of judgement, we won't share that again. And so we stuff the tough ones down and isolate ourselves by keeping our questions and concerns inside. We stick with the easy conversations. We don't want to rock the boat or ruffle the feathers. And by all means, we do NOT want to get hurt again. - [This I know](https://heartstories.com/this-i-know/) - You can't make people show up for the things you know they need, no matter how much you want to. Not your spouse, not your kids, not your friends, not your boss. . . especially not the friends you haven't even met yet. Because change can only happen when they are ready and willing to take the first step. All you can do is go first. - [Difficult and optional](https://heartstories.com/difficult-and-optional/) - Showing up and working hard, even when you're trembling, will always make you better. It won't likely be easier. But it will be worth it, if you decide to learn from it, no matter the outcome. And it's optional. - [It's only a mirage](https://heartstories.com/its-only-a-mirage/) - It's human nature to wish for what you don't have. It's natural to go faster, faster, faster and then dream of slow. Only to finally get a chance to slow down and find yourself missing the fast pace. It's how you're wired to see things that seem so much better off in the distance, and work hard to get there. Then to arrive to find out, it was only a mirage, and you missed what was right in front of you on the journey. - [Forgive for YOUR heart](https://heartstories.com/forgive-for-your-heart/) - That person who hurt you, they were wrong. You didn't deserve it. They were completely out of line. Maybe they've never even apologized. Maybe they don't have a clue how much it hurts. - [Fumbling toward freedom, together](https://heartstories.com/fumbling-toward-freedom-together/) - It's hard to be the one to go first. It takes guts to be the one who takes the conversation to a more meaningful place. We live in a world where it feels uncomfortable to share what you're struggling with, because it might not be accepted. It might in fact, be rejected and judged. You might get advice instead of the empathy and healing you were looking for. - [Lean into your unexpected life](https://heartstories.com/lean-into-your-unexpected-life/) - I don't know what you've been expecting, but I'm pretty sure where you find yourself today, looks different in some way. - [Hands open, palms up friendship](https://heartstories.com/hands-open-palms-up-friendship/) - When you sit, eyeball to eyeball with a friend you trust, you are giving and receiving a treasured gift. The gift of true connection is so simple, so basic, and yet the most opulent facet of the human experience. But someone has to go first. - [Don't keep hiding your sea glass](https://heartstories.com/dont-keep-hiding-your-sea-glass/) - We spend a lot of time in our lives hunting for the most beautiful treasures. We're looking for the stunning shark tooth, or exactly the perfect shell, that hasn't been crushed by the waves. But we're so focused on finding that treasure, we overlook the broken pieces of sea glass. And we miss the opportunity to create something beautiful. - [A plan for brave conversations](https://heartstories.com/a-plan-for-brave-conversations/) - It's all about having a plan in advance for responding to tough conversations. It's about focusing on connection and relationship. Because even the safest people are imperfect. We're human. We're all going to screw up, but we have to get up and try again. - [The magic of connection](https://heartstories.com/the-magic-of-connection/) - We've all been "trained" by our past experiences to pay attention and judge who is safe. Even without realizing it, we sense things about other people before we've even met. - [More than you bargained for](https://heartstories.com/more-than-you-bargained-for/) - If you're doing something important, kind and generous, no matter what you do, you will hit these points. These things will happen. People will stand on the outside, point a finger and snicker. But what we do next is. . . - [A mental vacation](https://heartstories.com/a-mental-vacation/) - If you've read my blog this week, you've probably noticed that I'm on vacation. While I've been on vacation, I've been thinking that vacations aren't exactly what they used to be. With the rise of our ever-connectedness via modern technology, we can work from anywhere at anytime. Oh the joy of it! But I'm not really sure it's bringing us the joy we imagined. - [A tale of two trees](https://heartstories.com/a-tale-of-two-trees/) - You may wish you were taller, shorter, straighter, or curvier. You may feel like your differences make things a little awkward with friends. But just keep going. Keep growing and leaning into each other. Stick together and one day you will see how the things that make you different, can make you each exactly who we need. - [Make your waves](https://heartstories.com/make-your-waves/) - It's easy to rush through life on autopilot not realizing the ripple effects we leave behind. We're sending them out, to be sure. Whether or not we decide to harness their power and direct their influence is completely up to us. - [Move to your own music](https://heartstories.com/move-to-your-own-music/) - So whether you love someone who feels a little big "out of the box" or whether you've always felt just a little bit different yourself, this one is for you today. Take hope. Take joy. Accept the invitation to move to your own music. - [Keep the measurements in the kitchen](https://heartstories.com/keep-the-measurements-in-the-kitchen/) - All too often we don't just do it in our kitchens, we do it in our lives. We use comparison it to make judgements about ourselves and each other. We measure our inside story with someone else's Instagram feed. That kind of comparison is the thief of joy. - [The evidence of persistence](https://heartstories.com/the-evidence-of-persistence/) - I wonder how often you look at someone else's life and compare your current struggle to their finished product. I wonder how often you miss seeing the struggle and think they just have it easy. Or how often you think it will never be that easy for you. - [Circles of women](https://heartstories.com/circles-of-women/) - I've learned over the years, that sisters don't have to share parents, they just have to share life. - [Freedom: the opportunity to do what's right](https://heartstories.com/freedom-the-opportunity-to-do-whats-right/) - May we not think of freedom as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right. ~ Peter Marshall Imagine how our different our country would be if we each took our freedom as an opportunity to do what is right, instead of just doing as we pleased. It would be vastly different. And it starts with you and me. - [Where you want to go](https://heartstories.com/where-you-want-to-go/) - I know it's a holiday week. I know you're mostly looking forward to getting to relax, and most definitely, you should. But while you do, pay attention to your decisions. Each one is pointing you in a certain direction. Each one is taking you somewhere. Is it where you want to go? - [The dance of holding on and letting go](https://heartstories.com/the-dance-of-holding-on-and-letting-go/) - Today is my boy's birthday and it has me thinking. I wonder how we adults might celebrate our birthdays differently if we could shift the focus away from our aging bodies, to focus more our emotional and relational growth. What if, each year on our birthdays, we reminisced on letting go of things and dreams that no longer serve us? - [Who are your Ride or Die Friends?](https://heartstories.com/who-are-your-ride-or-die-friends/) - Even if you're in the busiest season known to woman, and you can't show up for them, even though it's the one thing your heart desperately needs the most. They get it, and they walk with you through it. They check in on you, and understand when it takes you a while to respond. They cheer you on from the sidelines, their back porches and in their prayers. And you do the same for them. - [If anyone can do it, you can](https://heartstories.com/if-anyone-can-do-it-you-can/) - All of us have struggles throughout our lives that seem unfair or extraordinarily difficult. Some more daunting than others, no doubt. Even though what you want so desperately in those moments is a rescue, it's doing the hard work, pushing through, and surviving that teaches you what you can never learn by taking the easy way out. - [Cooking with Love](https://heartstories.com/cooking-with-love/) - If you've ever wondered what good could possibly come from your current circumstances, Liz Conlin's story is for you today. Hers is a story about what happens when you take whatever life hands you and use it to cook up a little love. - [A perspective on perfection](https://heartstories.com/a-perspective-on-perfection/) - What if the struggle you're going through right now is actually part of the right answer? What if it's making you stronger, wiser, more empathetic, more generous? What if you chose to step back and see it from a different perspective? A perspective that isn't flawless, but is instead, whole. - [Where a better life begins](https://heartstories.com/where-a-better-life-begins/) - Our comfort zones are all in different places, but it's up to you to push yourself to find the edge. Do the calculations, of course. Gain an understanding of the possible outcomes, absolutely. Then you must decide if the change you seek is worth the risk. If you have a hunch it is, there's only one way to find out. - [The Summer Conundrum](https://heartstories.com/the-summer-conundrum/) - Life is a constant ebb and flow. We navigate it best when we do it together. - [Not all who wander are lost](https://heartstories.com/not-all-who-wander-are-lost/) - Wandering, and even getting a little lost, can be a valuable tool to finding the path you are meant to be on. If you're wandering through a path today that has you feeling unsure, take a deep breath and try to let go of your judgment about it. It's okay to not always know exactly where you are headed. - [Moving forward with the right people](https://heartstories.com/moving-forward-with-the-right-people/) - Sometimes it may feel like hunkering down and going it alone is the only way to survive. But I'm telling you, no matter how daunting the road ahead, moving forward with the right people is the only way through. - [A simple mindset shift for a better weekend and a kinder world](https://heartstories.com/a-simple-mindset-shift-for-a-better-weekend-and-a-kinder-world/) - In a world where it seems like everyone is out for themselves, only looking out for number one, it's easy to resign yourself to thinking that's just the way things are. That's the way people are. But you can choose to live differently. - [Building in a pause](https://heartstories.com/building-in-a-pause/) - Our bodies were built for the ebb and flow. Not the constant running in high gear. Rest and relaxation in some form is imperative for us to enjoy and model our best lives. Sometimes we need tips, tricks and reminders from our tribe to point us in the right direction. - [The gift waiting for you](https://heartstories.com/the-gift-waiting-for-you/) - Just like me, no doubt, your story has taken you to beautiful places. It's also led you through deep pain. Each year has brought you more wisdom whether you've welcomed it or not. But the rest is up to you. - [Do you sort of care?](https://heartstories.com/do-you-sort-of-care/) - The world is not changed by people who sort of care. ~ Sally Hogshead The world is changed by people who show up in their pink tutu and neon leg warmers. People who care enough to show up big. People who know they're different and celebrate their uniqueness. The ones who know how to celebrate the uniqueness in others. - [Choose your legacy](https://heartstories.com/choose-your-legacy/) - What if your mom, dad or grandparent wasn't an encourager? If showing up, looking for the good and speaking encouragement into the lives of others wasn't modeled for you, does that let you off the hook? Does it doom you for relational failure? - [What the dream is all about](https://heartstories.com/what-the-dream-is-all-about/) - I'm learning to let go of the fairy tale and hold on to moments with my people. Moments like these, when life sneaks up on me. When I look up and see the shadow of a grown man staring into the forest. - [If the world is cold, build a fire of love](https://heartstories.com/if-the-world-is-cold-build-a-fire-of-love/) - You're human. Life hurts sometimes. Relationships are complicated. People aren't perfect. But it's up to you to decide what you will do next. Complaining about the cold won't make the world warmer. - [50 years of grace](https://heartstories.com/50-years-of-grace/) - It's a timely reminder for me, and maybe for you too, that most relationships don't last because some people are better than others. They don't last because some people were dealt a better hand. They last because both people showed up with of a mix of gratitude, grace, the determination to forgive and the decision to never quit. - [The Candy Bowl](https://heartstories.com/the-candy-bowl/) - We see the pretty thing, the shiny thing. The house, the vacation, the car, the clothes, the nails, the hair, the parties, the friends, the marriage, the shiny happy family. . . whatever it is we think will make us happy. It looks so good. We're completely convinced it will make us happy. So we reach for it. - [Your invitation to possibility](https://heartstories.com/your-invitation-to-possibility/) - whatever is going on in your life today that feels uncertain or unknown. Whatever you are waiting for. However your heart is aching to have the answers. Sister, I have been there. I'm still there in SO many ways. So please hear this from me today: - [Bittersweet Summertime](https://heartstories.com/bittersweet-summertime/) - Summertime is like a science experiment gone rogue. You don't have a clue how the ingredients will mix until you dump them in the beaker. It could create the coolest pink slime, or the whole thing could blow up in your face. There's only one way to find out. . . - [While you were gone](https://heartstories.com/while-you-were-gone/) - In every relationship, short periods of distance build longing and desire to see one another again. But distance, followed by distance. . . and more distance does not build safe relationships. It's the joy of reconnection, the moment of proof - that you showed back up. That's the thing that builds trust and intimacy. - [High hands for a little rest. . . you need some too](https://heartstories.com/high-hands-for-a-little-rest-you-need-some-too/) - Life certainly seems to have it's ebbs and flows with busy seasons. . . busier seasons. . . and then crazy-insane-busy seasons. In the age of the constant "connectedness" of technology, unless we intentionally plan it, there just doesn't seem to be a natural flow for a time of rest. We just go, go, go until there's nothing left and then we fall out. We're run down, exhausted, and discouraged. Then we think there's something wrong with us. - [Honor them all, by remembering one.](https://heartstories.com/honor-them-all-by-remembering-one/) - Who will you remember today? I encourage you to share a photo, a story or a memory of someone who gave their life in service of our country. - [You can get there](https://heartstories.com/you-can-get-there/) - Whatever the line is you're needing to cross. . . You can get there. You just might not be able to get there alone, but that's exactly what sister friends are for. - [Life is hard, but growth is worth it.](https://heartstories.com/life-is-hard-but-growth-is-worth-it/) - Heather stepped on the scene one especially difficult Tuesday evening in April. I'd just found out that a gal I'd hired, and spent a week on-boarding, had a family emergency that was causing her to have to bow out before she even got started. I was already exhausted, now I was discouraged too. Heather reminded me that life is hard, but growth is worth it. Let her remind you too. - [No bead left behind](https://heartstories.com/no-bead-left-behind/) - Social media friend counts can be like the friendship pins of our adulthood. But we remember that the real friendship "pins" are created over coffee, across the table, via vox, or voice texting. They're created when we choose to show up. - [Life is but a vapor](https://heartstories.com/life-is-but-a-vapor/) - For a moment, all seemed right in the world. I found myself snapping pictures left and right. I was trying so hard to take mental snapshots of the moments, watching Dad laugh with the boys, while trying to teach them how to hit. Seeing his thinning silver hair next to their thick, unruly locks. Noticing his aging body walking alongside their strong, sprouting frames. Remembering all the wonderful times I spent with my grandma, Dad's mom. Knowing that one day the boys will look back on these Monday nights with that same fondness and longing. - [Love in mamas hands](https://heartstories.com/love-in-mamas-hands/) - Our kids won't remember the slingshot chickens. Or the silly string, or the pop rocks. They might not even open everything in those care packages. Some of it will surely return home, covered in mold smashed inside the bed sheets. But they'll remember they came. They'll remember the loves notes. - [Your people](https://heartstories.com/your-people/) - To me, this moment is saying: "In this crazy-busy world, where so many things are pulling at my attention, I made time to meet you here. Whatever this week held for you, we're here together now. I am for you. You are my people." And we all need more moments like that. - [You were born to stand out](https://heartstories.com/you-were-born-to-stand-out/) - There's one activity that stops me in my tracks. It gets me every single time. It fills my eyes with tears and my heart with hope, that maybe in middle of the flood of activity, we're still doing something right. - [A rising tide](https://heartstories.com/a-rising-tide/) - As I've searched out women to share their stories with our group, it's been such a blessing to be able to promote their work as part of the process. It has consistently felt like a win-win scenario where by everyone is encouraged and supported in the process. Together we're raising the tide by connecting, encouraging and inspiring women. - [Behind door number two](https://heartstories.com/behind-door-number-two/) - We'd covered everything from stemware to lounge furniture and it was time to go. - [What makes you come alive?](https://heartstories.com/what-makes-you-come-alive/) - Maybe if I harp on it long enough, if I lead in it long enough, if I let my awkwardness and differentness hang out long enough, you'll be encouraged to do a little more that too. Maybe you'll become a little more accepting of who you are, and try a little less to be like everyone else. - [Hold on, until it's time to party](https://heartstories.com/hold-on-until-its-time-to-party/) - Today, the story of my journey heartbreak, discouragement and pain that eventually led me to create the HeartStories Girls Night Out and the announcement of our 1st Birthday Bash. I hope it encourages you not to give up on your passions. Hold on, until it's time to party! - [Connection in imperfection](https://heartstories.com/connection-in-imperfection/) - While I felt terrible about not getting a blog out on Friday. I knew I was choosing what was better. To show up for my own family and my own life. Showing up at Field day and later, on that couch. That was where I needed to be. My kids need to see my humanity. And so do you. - [A little slice of paradise](https://heartstories.com/a-little-slice-of-paradise/) - "No" can be a slippery slope. When you get so practiced at saying "no" that you find yourself saying no to the things that would fill you up and give you the energy to keep going. Things that might actually put a little spring back in your step Sometimes the answer is yes. - [You have a choice in the caverns](https://heartstories.com/you-have-a-choice-in-the-caverns/) - Let's suffice to say that's when the conversation went totally silly. Surely it was mostly because of the lack of oxygen. We couldn't stop laughing and making jokes, while the sweat was rolling down our backs. - [Consistency over time](https://heartstories.com/consistency-over-time/) - It's no coincidence that my friend Jennifer was with us Monday night, and that yesterday was her birthday! This is a girl I admire for intentionally practicing a lot of things, with consistency, over time. She's not one to look for a quick fix. She sees the big picture, the long-term goals and she commits to the long haul. - [Flowers in their hair, like they just did not care](https://heartstories.com/flowers-in-their-hair-like-they-just-did-not-care/) - I don't know their stories. But I think it's safe to assume, by the flowers in their hair, they've made some choices over the years to choose joy. It would be more like human nature to be frustrated or irritated by impending children on every side. But not for these two. - [People are rarely as they seem](https://heartstories.com/people-are-never-as-they-seem/) - On the surface, my friend Lauren is the girliest of girly girls. Flowers, weddings, events, fashion, pink tutus, and baby girls surround her everywhere she goes. But people are rarely as they seem. If you hang around me, or HeartStories, very much, you've probably seen her smiling face lately. She comes to our Girls Night Out - [The road to friendship](https://heartstories.com/the-road-to-friendship/) - Sometimes when you're on the way to showing up for your life and your friends, the road is long and tiresome. Sometimes you're not even sure you have what it takes to make it. Maybe you're tempted to turn back. But don't. - [#YouHadToBeThere](https://heartstories.com/youhadtobethere/) - I spent the night at the lake over the weekend celebrating a friend's birthday. We stayed up late laughing carrying on telling stories and cracking jokes. At some point in the night, we started making a #ForEverythingWeThoughtWasHumorous. And I became #TheCourtReporter. I was recording every single hashtag anyone said in the notes in my phone. Before - [Don't compare, huddle up close](https://heartstories.com/dont-wait/) - When you feel like your petals are falling, remember you're still blooming. And when you feel discouraged because your sister's blooms seem more beautiful than yours, please remember, the most exquisite beauty can only be created when all the most interesting and unique stems are brought together. - [All is forgiven](https://heartstories.com/all-is-forgiven/) - There was no grudge. No silent treatment. No penance for her crime. No made up stories about how she did it on purpose, just to spite me. Just unconditional love, and even fondness. - [Change tomorrow](https://heartstories.com/change-tomorrow/) - One of the coolest things I get to do while working HeartStories, is connect with other women who are chasing their dreams and pursuing their passions. This story begins at the intersection of two of those stories. When my friends Amy & Ewa took the leap to start Perfectly Gifted Frisco, they invited us over - [Getting free for what's next](https://heartstories.com/getting-free-for-whats-next/) - I have all these incredible dreams for where we could go and how we could do even more to serve busy, overwhelmed women and yet, month after month, I feel like I'm barely getting scraping by, getting all the necessities done . . . but nothing more. So I reached out to my friend Alison, who seems to successfully do the work of 10 people without breaking a sweat. - [Growth colored glasses](https://heartstories.com/growth-colored-glasses/) - It occurred to me that all too often, even though we do understand growth, we fail to see it. We see what looks like destruction, in ourselves and others, and we make judgements. Harsh, mean, life-depleting judgements that make us want to give up, in exactly the moment we need to keep going. - [Margin for connection](https://heartstories.com/margin-for-connection/) - "I want my legacy to be sane and humane, with a concept of thoughtfulness. Remembering the habit of the pause. Life happens in the white space." ~ Juliet Funt - [The only way to live](https://heartstories.com/the-only-way-to-live/) - What if your assumptions are completely wrong? What if the context could change the situation from a possible emergency room chest x-ray, into a routine initial wellness intake with your favorite chiropractor? - [The village is you](https://heartstories.com/the-village-is-you/) - Sometimes you're the one who's lost your baby and you need another mama to pick her up and bring her home. Sometimes you're the friend helping defend the nest while mama is losing her mind and chirping psychotically. Sometimes you're the one who sees the lost baby and no matter what you had planned, you've gotta grab a ladder, don your gloves, and get to work. All the time, we need each other. - [Grace & Redemption](https://heartstories.com/grace-and-redemption/) - I don't know what you're going through today, but if you're feeling unsteady, in the middle of something unexpected, give yourself some grace. What you're feeling is normal. It's the human experience. And no matter how much you wish you were exempt, you're not. - [What you are afraid to do](https://heartstories.com/what-you-are-afraid-to-do/) - I know you could probably send me a list right this second of things you're afraid to do. (In fact, please do! Sharing them out loud always makes them less scary.) We all have fears. Whether they feel like big leaps or baby steps, we're all confronted with things that make us uneasy. - [Don't Murder Myrtle](https://heartstories.com/dont-murder-myrtle/) - Am I the only one who can't stand seeing all the hacked up crepe myrtles in the spring? When they prune crepe myrtles around here, they look so ugly and awkward. Like dead branches sticking straight up out of the ground. Thankfully, they get to start again. . . and so do you. - [The hand of a friend](https://heartstories.com/the-hand-of-a-friend/) - Sometimes, it's the right thing to do to let it go and move on. Sometimes you need to push through fear to explore a dark cave with a friend. Sometimes you might have to go back to push through the fear again, with a wise voice guiding the way. Only you can know what's right. - [Judging me, judging you](https://heartstories.com/judging-me-judging-you/) - A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of meeting up with Julian Placino, the host of the Pathways to Success podcast to chat about HeartStories. During the podcast, we talk about my journey from employee to business owner, and all the skinny on the mission of HeartStories. I dive into everything, from how I decided to pursue the purpose of connecting women, to the process behind creating the Girls Night Out. We talk about why I design it to help us leave our judgement at the door. . . - [Start today](https://heartstories.com/start-today/) - Just like you can't wait until the moment you're holding a cigarette in one hand and a lighter in the other to decide you're going to quit smoking. You have to decide in advance, that you want your life to be sorted out. - [You are never alone](https://heartstories.com/you-are-never-alone/) - Of course, we need to learn about organization, and sorting out our things. But it's the sorting out of our lives that brings us meaning. And even more importantly, brings us together. It's those messy stories that remind us, we are never alone. - [Get all there is](https://heartstories.com/get-all-there-is/) - "He saw his contenders, he saw the landscaped path ahead, and he chose to forge a new path instead. He took advantage of the qualities he had, instead of trying to acquire the qualities of his brother or campaign like the seasoned politicians before him. " - [The hottest scarf tips for spring](https://heartstories.com/the-hottest-scarf-tips-for-spring/) - I was so excited to try all the tips Alison taught us during the Girls Night Out, I instinctively threw that beauty up around my face like so. And the look on Scott's face told me clearly, this was NOT a hot spring trend. - [You don't have to listen](https://heartstories.com/you-dont-have-to-listen/) - I know you're busy. I know it seems like now isn't the time. I know there's a big, giant list of reasons why today isn't the day. Why you aren't the one. And on and on and on. . . - [The witness of your tribe](https://heartstories.com/the-witness-of-your-tribe/) - We talk a lot about having our tribe, our little village, but many of us are rushing through our everyday lives without our tribe. Sure, we may see them in passing or sit together during games on the weekends, but we're not bearing witness to the realities of our lives. - [It might scare you at first, but it will free you](https://heartstories.com/it-might-scare-you-at-first-but-it-will-free-you/) - Before I knew it I was watching Carol fling herself out of that gaping hole in the side of the plane and it was my turn next. Let me just tell you right now, I've done a lot of crazy things in my life. But the moment we scooted to the edge of that cargo area, looking down on nothing but blue sky, I thought I'd officially lost my ever-loving mind. - [Stay together, it's worth it](https://heartstories.com/stay-together-its-worth-it/) - Is there a relationship in your life that you've been fighting for, and today you're wondering if it's worth it? Could be your marriage or a friendship. Could be with someone else in your family. Maybe you've been thinking of giving up. Maybe you've been wondering if it's worth it. Hear this message from Maria today: - [Safe place, safe people](https://heartstories.com/safe-place-safe-people/) - We're used to this routine. It's been a part of the boy's lives since the day they were born. Many a Spring night, I've brought baby blankets and bouncers along with two doggie beds into this same closet. Even the dogs know what's up. They know this is where we go, to be safe together, when things seem crazy outside. - [The weary warrior](https://heartstories.com/the-weary-warrior/) - Whether you have kids, a career, a spouse, a pet. . . any kind of responsibility at all, we all have those days when we feel like we're just barely dragging across the finish line. Of course, we don't look like this to anyone else. - [The journey made her](https://heartstories.com/the-journey-made-her/) - The journey she started that day in 2004, led her places she NEVER expected to go. It broke her heart and took her to the depths. But it was there she found her courage. - [I'm mom first](https://heartstories.com/im-mom-first/) - A couple of years ago I was introduced (by a trusted friend and mentor) to a man who wanted to raise funding to make HeartStories a global company that served women with enormous scale. He couldn't stop talking about all the potential I had to lead. He said things like, "I've met a first team all - [Growth and Comfort can't ride the same horse](https://heartstories.com/growth-and-comfort-cant-ride-the-same-horse/) - I remember the first time I got a horse that was a true swimmer. She started into that water with force. She wasn't messing around. Suddenly, I was the one hooting and hollering. Growth & Comfort can't ride the same horse. The rest of the story, over on today's blog heartstories.com/blog - - [Breathe on your own](https://heartstories.com/breathe-on-your-own/) - The practice of stepping out in courage for something he believes in, will serve him so well the rest of his life. It builds up the inner cues that will remind him later, that he didn't die or become humiliated. He simply asked for what he wanted and waited for the answer. - [Lighten up for the weekend](https://heartstories.com/lighten-up-for-the-weekend/) - This boy right here has the gift of joy. In one hilarious blow, he can take the most stressful situation and turn my red face, that was steaming with frustration (most likely directed at him), red with laughter. He thinks so far outside the box. He can defuse almost any scenario with his shenanigans, if he chooses to. I'm learning from him. I'm learning little tricks to flip the switch. Because if I'm at my wits end, if you've pushed my buttons one too many times, or roused the monster inside me who feels the need to protect, well then, you might as well run or take cover. - [The gifts of her journey](https://heartstories.com/the-gifts-of-her-journey/) - She's grown so much more than hair. She's traveled the road that leads near the edge of the cliff. She's faced off with her own humanity and seen, so closely, the humanity in others. She's grappled with big questions and redistributed the weight of her priorities. She's wiser and more grateful than she once was. She's more at peace. - [Light despite the darkness](https://heartstories.com/light-despite-the-darkness/) - Desmond Tutu famously said, "Hope is being able to see that there is light, despite the darkness." The beautiful light in that corridor reminded me that it's our responsibility, as individuals, to show up and be the light, despite the darkness. - [Feeling alone is the hardest part](https://heartstories.com/feeling-alone-is-the-hardest-part/) - I needed to know, deep down in my core, what it felt like to feel isolated and alone with my dream. I needed to be well acquainted with the feeling that there might not be a single person in the entire world who really knew or understood what I was going through. I needed to know what it felt like to get to my lowest low. - [A gift to be opened](https://heartstories.com/a-gift-to-be-opened/) - In what felt like no time at all, we had these beautiful caramel apples, tempting all our senses, heading toward the fridge to cool. All throughout dinner we laughed about how yummy those apples were going to be and how "creative" we'd been with making them ourselves. We were basically drooling, by the time we finished dinner and removed these beauties from their cooling spot in the fridge. Until we tried to removed the first one. - [Make it good](https://heartstories.com/make-it-good/) - I've been doing a lot of self-reflection on my parenting style while we were gone. Let's just say, the trip did not contain my proudest moments of Love & Logic implementation. The frustration I let out when things were taking too long, not going my way, or the boys weren't obeying my every command was honestly, a hot mess. - [Honor the path](https://heartstories.com/honor-the-path/) - When I started out, I didn't know where that path would lead me. I certainly thought it would be more straightforward. But what I've learned, is that it's actually the winding path itself, that reveals the direction I need to go. - [Leave her a map](https://heartstories.com/leave-her-a-map/) - The ones who go before should be passing along maps to the ones coming behind, like our little tips for Universal journal. But not the kind of map you can grab at the entrance to the park. It's so much better. - [A little more Jenny](https://heartstories.com/a-little-more-jenny/) - By the time it was our turn to board the car, he'd decided to bail. "I'll wait at the exit. I will. NOT. GO!" Frantic, I looked to the kind woman who'd been paired to ride with us. With desperation in my eyes, I asked if she'd ridden before and if there was any way she could convince my baby it was fun and not scary. - [Low on Chairs, High on Love](https://heartstories.com/low-on-chairs-high-on-love/) - I began hosting the HeartStories GNOs with a dream to pamper, connect, and encourage super busy women. So it makes sense that it's difficult to get them to put a pause on their hectic lives and get themselves there to enjoy it. It's quite an ironic catch 22. Last night though, the GNO was packed. As the - [More welcoming spaces](https://heartstories.com/more-welcoming-spaces/) - For me, design is all about the way I imagine feeling inside. I've never been much for keeping up with the Mrs. Jones' home on Pinterest. It would be a failure before I even got started. I need color and life. - [Women are nicer than you think.](https://heartstories.com/women-are-nicer-than-you-think/) - I know we've all had our run-ins with mean girls, who seem to walk around with daggers in their eyes and gossip on their tongues. We know they are just the hurting ones, who hurt others out of their own pain. But it can certainly make it scary to reach out, especially in our made-for-social-media world. So I wanted to share this reminder. - [The comfort magnet](https://heartstories.com/the-comfort-magnet/) - The pull of comfort is forcefully strong, like a giant magnet. I see it in myself and in others all around me. I want to write, but on any given morning, I'd rather sleep. A friend wants to hire a different kind of employee, but she's drawn to the same, comfortable personality. - [The most beautiful people ](https://heartstories.com/the-most-beautiful-people/) - As I was falling asleep last night, I got a text from my friend Libba. It included this quote: “The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, sensitivity, and an understanding of - [Rest. You're worth waiting for.](https://heartstories.com/rest-youre-worth-waiting-for/) - If you want to serve others and love them well, you have to rest. Sometimes in order to keep going, you have to rest. You have to rest and not let the feelings of guilt shame you for it. - [Faceplant](https://heartstories.com/faceplant/) - My sweet Noah had also been strolling along, looking at the scenery when suddenly he found himself buried in a snow bank. Laughing. He was too tired to get up and it was too funny not to laugh. - [Listen to Love](https://heartstories.com/listen-to-love/) - The soundtrack of negativity that we too often get caught up in is what we refer to as“noise”. It’s that little voice in your head that repeats all your mistakes and shortcomings. It can easily drown out the wonderful truth about who you are and who you are meant to be, in a sea of shame and doubt. The purpose of HeartStories, is to help you recognize this noise for the lie it is. And replace it with Love, for yourself and others. - [My favorite moments from the weekend](https://heartstories.com/my-favorite-moments-from-the-weekend/) - You don't need a fancy vacation to be intentional about getting away to create memorable experiences. You certainly don't need to go get muddy in the creek either (although I highly recommend it). You just have to carve out a little time to let everything else wait. - [That's a wrap](https://heartstories.com/thats-a-wrap/) - These days, it can be hard to balance a week of celebration and joy in the middle of a world full of so much hurt and angst. Sometimes it seems like we should pause all celebration and only feel sad or mad with our big activist hearts. But that only leads to feeling guilty about enjoying where we are and what we have. That's not good for anyone. - [Sisters were born for this](https://heartstories.com/sisters-were-born-for-this/) - I know I'm blessed to have three sisters by birth, but I believe with my whole heart, you can have sisters by choice. They're not just the friends you have a good time with every now and then. They're not the other moms you wave at on the soccer field. Sisters are the friends you face adversity with. - [The Interior Design Therapist](https://heartstories.com/the-interior-design-therapist/) - We are the first generation of moms who grew up having Pinterest. That can be a blessing or a curse. The decor in your home is not about what looks pretty to other people, it's about reflecting who you are. . ." ~ Kirsten Lile, Willow & Blue - [A different kind of love](https://heartstories.com/a-different-kind-of-love/) - It's easy to forget that love looks different to each of us. Since it's the Day of Love, I thought you might appreciate the reminder. If you're doing everything you know how to show love and it's not being recognized the way you expected, maybe it's a different kind of love. To More Love! - [Smooth like butter](https://heartstories.com/smooth-like-butter/) - A couple of months ago, I thought we'd finally reached the finish line. But oh no. In a way, the remodel was only the beginning. It was the catalyst for the realization that all our decor went with the old style. No problem! We'll go minimalist. . . Houston, we have a problem. - [Hey Mama, meet Fred](https://heartstories.com/hey-mama-meet-fred/) - I know it's been a busy week for you. You've probably had some moments of questioning whether you were a good enough mom, wife, sister, employee or friend. You've probably questioned whether you were strong enough to make it through all the things that are weighing you down. You're probably TGIFing all over the place today. - [The gift no one wants to open](https://heartstories.com/the-gift-no-one-wants-to-open/) - Even though some have turned out to be things like expensive, ugly Christmas sweaters, I'm still drawn to the most beautiful packages first. I would venture to guess that's true for you too. - [A little something special](https://heartstories.com/a-little-something-special/) - Our very normal family dinner quickly turned into a fancy surprise affair. What would have been another hum drum evening, transformed into lingering on the porch with a late night talent show. We ate until our tummies were stuffed. We laughed and told stories. - [Let your drive take you there](https://heartstories.com/let-your-drive-take-you-there/) - Great things can come from the drive to compete. It's perfect if it's about setting healthy goals or even having fun with friends. But if it's rooted in comparison, it can ruin relationships. It can spoil dreams. - [Remember the cuckoo's nest](https://heartstories.com/remember-the-cuckoos-nest/) - No matter where you are, the whole of your love life can't be summed up in a single movie title. Most likely it's a conglomerate of little parts of all of them. It usually starts out as a wonderful life, where a man loves a woman. Then. . . - [The thing about sisters](https://heartstories.com/the-thing-about-sisters/) - See, the thing about sisters (whether by birth or by choice) is, they know your story. They've lived your history. They bring rich context to every scenario that goes deeper and further. They know you're hot buttons and they know your joy. They can see through the facade as if it wasn't even there. - [A day of grace](https://heartstories.com/a-day-of-grace/) - As soon as I sat down to write, I realized this is the concept I've been grappling with of late. I wouldn't have ever come up with this analogy, but this is exactly the idea. Life is like a giant pole vaulting contest, but we're all on different planets with different levels of gravity. And yet, we have expectations of ourselves, and sometimes each other, to pole vault to the same heights. - [The path, around your table](https://heartstories.com/the-path-around-your-table/) - It turns out, that what matters most are the hearts of the people sitting around the table. When you surround yourself with people who show up and bring their very best to the table, for the good of the whole, beautiful things happen. Creativity flows. New paths emerge that no one could have dreamt up on their own. - [A little slice of joy](https://heartstories.com/a-little-slice-of-joy/) - It's been a crazy week. I've had several conversations with friends who are dealing with a lot of stuff. I mean A LOT of stuff. Certainly it's this season of life, but it feels like it's more than the usual "busy". There's a weightiness to everything that feels a little out-of-place. We've all been on the verge of tears. - [The secret of invincible summer](https://heartstories.com/the-secret-of-invincible-summer/) - It's only in the depth of winter that you can truly learn that there is, in you, an invincible summer. If you're in the depth of winter today, hold on sister. - [Wanna go for a joy ride?](https://heartstories.com/wanna-go-for-a-joy-ride/) - These young guys were happy as could be inside that groovy van. They were all smiles as they played guitar from a mattress in the back. They had sunshine, skate boards and a state park restroom. What more could they possibly need?! Am I saying we should sell our stuff, buy a van, and peace pipe, and hit the road together? Hardly. - [What do you want to feel?](https://heartstories.com/what-do-you-want-to-feel/) - What’s the first thing that comes to mind when I say the word “desire”? I think for most of us, there are negative connotations. We think of sensual desire. Or selfish desires. But in reality, our innate desires drive most of our choices, whether we realize it or not. - [Where you are today](https://heartstories.com/where-you-are-today/) - If my heart is always dreaming of that place, "out there", it's always going to be, just around the bend. What's out there, in the realm of possibility is never going to be "right here". And that's okay. - [A dream, despite the fog](https://heartstories.com/a-dream-despite-the-fog/) - Fog distorts our vision. It confuses our perception. It doesn't actually change the landscape, but it can easily hide reality. It will paralyze you, if you let it. You can sit still, waiting to make a move until it lifts. OR you can stand up and head in the direction you know is right, whether or not the path is clear. - [You've come too far to run](https://heartstories.com/youve-come-too-far-to-run/) - When we're faced with fear in our everyday lives, we might freeze at first. But our quick second reaction is to run. Forget everything we've built. Forget the years of dedication. Forget all the implications. . . Just "get me out of this fire. . . and pronto!" That's one way to escape the temporary pain. But it's not the way to become the person who conquers pain. - [Unrepeatable](https://heartstories.com/unrepeatable/) - So many of you are hurting, either in public or in private. In that moment, I could see your faces and feel a little tiny bit of your pain. When I got up, I read a quick devotion. It was no coincidence that it spoke of today as a unrepeatable gift. - [A surprise win](https://heartstories.com/a-surprise-win/) - Yes, we were bummed when the leaderboard showed us down to 15th place, several times. Yes, it was discouraging when we accidentally touched the wrong color buzzer to lose the round. - [Connection is worth the price](https://heartstories.com/connection-is-worth-the-price/) - Our brains instantly create a new story about how terribly this could end. Then our bodies almost automatically respond with fight or flight to try to protect and insulate us from pain. They're all signs that we're getting uncomfortable and we're afraid of what's next. - [Consider gratitude](https://heartstories.com/consider-gratitude/) - I woke up this morning with her name on my heart. It's mornings like this that help me understand what it means to "pray without ceasing". She's just there, permeating my mind. - [Longing for more](https://heartstories.com/longing-for-more/) - Isn't the irony interesting? While some are overwhelmed with the sheer amount of snow, others are fascinated by the individual flakes. They're jumping up and down with prayers for more, because a "dusting" just isn't enough. How easily our never-ending desire for "more", so quickly becomes too much. - [Looks like love](https://heartstories.com/looks-like-love/) - You can't conjure it up with a fake smile and a side-hug. Nope. It seeps out through your laughter and your hands and your words. Love like that shows up when you're thinking more about how you can serve others, than you are about getting your own needs met. - [One is silver, the other's gold](https://heartstories.com/one-is-silver-the-others-gold/) - Yes, of course you pick up where you left off. Your love for one another doesn't change one single bit. But your connectedness does. Sure, you have a ton of friends in the neighborhood, at work and at the kid's school, but those friendships aren't the committed kind. - [You are a chooser](https://heartstories.com/you-are-a-chooser/) - She was facing monumental changes to a dream she'd been building for over 10 years, through no choice of her own. But instead of self-pity, moping, or complaining, she was empowered. She saw her next step as a choice and she was bold and hopeful about choosing. - [Don't brace yourself](https://heartstories.com/dont-brace-yourself/) - The kids are back at school, work is back in full swing, schedules are tightening back up. It would be easy to just brace yourself and jump in. . . shoulders raised, jaw clinched, and chest tight to simply endure the hot water beating on your back. But remember you have a choice. - [In it to win it](https://heartstories.com/in-it-to-win-it/) - instead of one minute, we can be found trying to blow our cups day, after day, after day. We get the minimum amount of rest or breath we need. Then we blow as hard as we can, for as long as we can, until we fall into bed, completely out of steam, and do it all over again. - [I'm so glad I did](https://heartstories.com/im-so-glad-i-did/) - This time of the year, I tend to always come back to his words of wisdom, while I'm reflecting and refocusing on how I want to live in the coming year. As I reflect on the year that has passed, I recognize my disappointments and my "victories". When I do, I inevitably see this wisdom repeating itself, time and time again: - [Here's to candy-coated happiness in 2017](https://heartstories.com/heres-to-candy-coated-happiness-in-2017/) - If you're thrilled to slam the door on 2016. . . with only the hope that 2017 will be smoother sailing. It's a never-ending journey of growth. - [A new way](https://heartstories.com/a-new-way/) - If you find yourself stuck today, lamenting the the diversion from your plan "A", be reminded that there is hope. There really is. - [Dirty hands make beautiful art](https://heartstories.com/dirty-hands-make-beautiful-art/) - Often when you first set out to do something meaningful, to create your art in the world, it's messy. I mean so messy and dirty that it's almost debilitating. Sometimes it even feels like everything you touch gets messy too. It's hard to imagine how this thing you're working on would ever possibly turn into anything worthwhile. It can be nearly impossible to believe that it's worth it to keep going. - [A bittersweet Christmas](https://heartstories.com/a-bittersweet-christmas/) - As we grow older, we continue to learn by seeing and experiencing life from new vantage points. There are some things we can only truly learn by experiencing them ourselves. The roles we play shift, and it broadens our worldview. There's a bittersweetness to that, as we let go of what was, to embrace what now is. - [Hope can still be found](https://heartstories.com/hope-can-still-be-found/) - We're all looking for the light of Christmas. We're looking for the hope that Christmas brings. We can try to recreate it with all the electric lights and shiny things we can find. But we won't find it in a star, above a manger scene. - [Make your memories so much better](https://heartstories.com/make-your-memories-so-much-better/) - Hot Chocolate and kids were flying everywhere. Someone sat on her entire bag of homemade chocolate chip cookies and crunched them to smithereens. Just then Kim said, "All we can do is laugh. If we don't laugh, we'll cry." - [Take care of you too](https://heartstories.com/take-care-of-you-too/) - Yesterday was our first full day out of school for Christmas break. It was a reminder that it's the time of year when mamas everywhere take on the extra serving of guilt. It's the guilt comes along with having our babies in our care 24-7, while we're frantically trying to wrap up everything from gifts, housekeeping, company entertaining to end of year projects. I have to constantly remind myself that they will be okay if I don't spend every waking moment with them. Even though I really want to. - [What it looks like when you're paying attention](https://heartstories.com/what-it-looks-like-when-youre-paying-attention/) - You know, how you do when you close your eyes to remember a moment in time? When you can see, feel, smell or even taste something that's a long gone memory? Or when you're hugging someone goodbye and you close your eyes to take in the moment? When you breathe in deeply through your nose and pay attention to all your senses in hopes to capture that special moment in time. That was the way he was paying attention. - [The water test](https://heartstories.com/the-water-test/) - I wonder if sometimes we all just need to do a little water test. Maybe you need to be curious enough to tip a toe down to find the bottom. And if your stiletto ends up submerged in cold water. . . well, maybe that's just exactly what you need. - [The journey to wholeness](https://heartstories.com/the-journey-to-wholeness/) - lean in, let me tell you something. From all the women I've met and worked with, myself included, I have found one thing to be true, over and over again. Our pain becomes our story. - [Choosing Joy](https://heartstories.com/choosing-joy/) - Late one night, Scott and I were putting the lights on the tree. I was frustrated and short with him. I was tired, he was tired, and we needed to get those dang lights on the tree. As is my tradition, Celine Dion was singing Christmas songs in the background. All of a sudden, while - [About Santa](https://heartstories.com/about-santa/) - After Oakley was fast asleep, we went into Noah's room and told him we needed to talk. Which, of course, instantly made everything a little awkward. He started giggling and thought we were going to tell him what he was getting for Christmas. We sort of did. - [Now is the time](https://heartstories.com/now-is-the-time/) - I can only imagine what it was like for a woman scientist in those days. I think the understanding grew for her, internally. #solvay1927 - [Life isn't one-size-fits-all](https://heartstories.com/life-isnt-one-size-fits-all/) - This morning it occurred to me, that the more we seek to understand ourselves and others, the better we can use our gifts to serve them. Life isn't a one-size-fits all game. It's a puzzle where our pieces can fit together in endless ways, but we have to pay attention to find them. You can shout commands and get frustrated when they're not heard or complied with . . . or you can dig in a little deeper to shift your methods to better meet the need. - [Go behind the masks](https://heartstories.com/go-behind-the-masks/) - We really believed that the longer we wore them, they would stick better and start to stay in place. But let me assure you, they did not. They were wrinkling and sliding all over the place. - [Meet them there](https://heartstories.com/meet-them-there/) - When I began to understand this concept, I became not only a better parent, but a better human. to more love! - [Better things ahead](https://heartstories.com/better-things-ahead/) - These thoughts prompted me as soon as I woke up this morning. Maybe you need a reminder this morning, that just because you can't see what's ahead doesn't mean it's not going to work out for your good. . . even for your best. Maybe you feel like you're leaving, or saying goodbye to the best you've ever had. - [A Christmas fire hazard](https://heartstories.com/a-christmas-fire-hazard/) - As soon as I came upstairs, my brain screamed, "Fire Hazard! Fire Hazard!", but my heart saw memories being made. So we set boundaries about only plugging them in during nighttime prayers and this is how our Christmas fire hazard continues. - [Its magic time](https://heartstories.com/its-magic-time/) - The place was dark and cold. It was surprisingly quite bustling with people, as they were shooting some sort of film in one area. A young guy greeted us and showed us over to a section on the wall lined with boxes of different levels of magic trick "kits". The kits seemed rather boring compared to the excitement we'd read about online. The boys were less than thrilled by the experience. Until we met David, the magician. - [How to make your heart "holiday ready"](https://heartstories.com/how-to-make-your-heart-holiday-ready/) - We also had a quick chat about the real focus of the holiday season and I shared a few tips on how to get your heart ready for the holidays. By no means could I make an all-inclusive list of the ways you could prepare your heart for the holiday season - but we talked about a few things we can do. So I thought I'd share them with you too. - [Being afraid, or not, is your choice.](https://heartstories.com/being-afraid-or-not-is-your-choice/) - Your struggle to believe probably doesn't have much to do with Santa, or the Boogie Man, but I bet there is something going on in your life that is scary, incredibly difficult or unknown. While those facts are probably true, you still get to decide what you believe about them. Just because something seems scary, doesn't mean you have to be afraid. Being afraid, or not, is your choice. - [Unexpected peace](https://heartstories.com/unexpected-peace/) - In the middle of events that would normally be making me want to pull my hair out, I am calmer, more at peace than I was yesterday. Even with my giant to-do list. I feel at peace. Sometimes it just takes that little surrender to the knowing that there's no possible way to get it all done. - [The sound of home](https://heartstories.com/the-sound-of-home/) - It doesn't matter if we've been on vacation or shopping at the grocery store. It doesn't matter if it's been a long, hard day or the best day ever. When the tires hit the gravel, I know I am home. - [Thanksgiving at Kroger](https://heartstories.com/thanksgiving-at-kroger/) - The cart return area was overflowing with carts. Cars were waiting in all the lanes to nab the spot of someone hurriedly unloading their groceries. There appeared to be a skirmish near the front door, where available carts had turned into something like a scare Black Friday deal. Clearly, this wasn't an ordinary Wednesday at Kroger. - [Remember The Texas Giant](https://heartstories.com/remember-the-texas-giant/) - We can all share the same experiences, like the election, or Thanksgiving dinner, and internalize them entirely different from one another. The beliefs we hold affect how we internalize everything. It's why we show up so differently in the world. It's why, over the next few days, we must clothe ourselves in empathy and compassion. - [Give them your very best](https://heartstories.com/give-them-your-very-best/) - No matter how tempting it is to dive in to all the dysfunction. No matter how sure you are that this is the right time to address those skeletons in the closet or dissect the elephant at the dinner table. Even if all signs point to the fact that this is the exact right moment for a family intervention. . . Just say no. - [Rolling together](https://heartstories.com/rolling-together/) - There is an unspoken comfort in life when people who love you are buckled in right beside you. When you're creaking up a mountain that you're sure ends in a sudden steep drop, you feel more courageous when you're holding your sister's hand. The dark tunnels, twists, turns, and endless loops? They're all less daunting when you feel connected to people who care. - [Sister on!](https://heartstories.com/sister-on/) - To honor the birthday of two fabulous twin sister friends of mine, I have an idea. Let's spend the weekend scheming up some rendezvous with our sister friends everywhere. This is not a drill. - [Your comfort zone](https://heartstories.com/your-comfort-zone/) - These are all things that are uncomfortable for me. But I do them because I can see inside that other circle. I know that's where life is. That's where we find meaning, purpose, connection and joy. It's all outside our little safe bubble of comfort. It turns out, we can survive discomfort. - [This mama's love-hate relationship with 'bottle flipping'](https://heartstories.com/this-mamas-love-hate-relationship-with-bottle-flipping/) - They're learning confidence through refining their skills. No one flips a bottle perfectly on their first try. It takes practice and a lot of it. - [Love is getting a bad rap](https://heartstories.com/love-is-getting-a-bad-rap/) - When we're prideful, hurt, angry, and scared, its human nature to defend with judgement. It's easier to follow laws and critic humans than it is to try to figure out how to love each other. - [Are you paying attention?](https://heartstories.com/are-you-paying-attention/) - What matters is paying attention. What matters is slowing down enough to notice what brings you peace and finding more of that in your life. - [An invitation to grow](https://heartstories.com/an-invitation-to-grow/) - I've had to dig deep into how we maintain and even grow our connections with others, especially when we disagree. One of the first places I go when I need insight on friendship is straight to the heart of my friend Shasta Nelson. Her writing is like a trove of treasured wisdom, understanding and practical guidance on how to navigate friendships. - [More in common than you think](https://heartstories.com/more-in-common-than-you-think/) - We may have been born in different countries. We may have different views on political candidates (I actually don't know). But we still share the same dreams. We want to be good mothers, wives and friends. We want to do work that makes a difference. - [Be the light](https://heartstories.com/be-the-light/) - I've seen you love so fiercely. I know all the good in your hearts. I have no doubt that you will find the strength to use your words to bring light and healing, no matter what your heart is feeling. - [You have a choice to make.](https://heartstories.com/you-have-a-choice-to-make/) - Yes, today is the day we've all been waiting for. We've just been waiting for it to finally be over. But tomorrow morning, we have our loudest voice yet. We get to decide if we will love anyway. Despite our fears, disappointment, anger, hurt. . . or even our elation, we have a choice to make. - [Capturing Moments](https://heartstories.com/capturing-moments/) - Most days we have an agenda for every waking moment and our only slow moments are the ones right before they fall asleep at night. That just seems to be the pace of most days. But we can still capture moments. - [It's happening.](https://heartstories.com/its-happening/) - Just think for a minute about how different our world would be if we consistently treated each other like that. What if instead of hiding our insecurities and our doubts, we all had sisters around us who cared enough to jump up and call us out? What if we were surrounded by women who held us up and spoke the truth about us when we're feeling low? - [Just one thing](https://heartstories.com/just-one-thing/) - On any given day, any given moment, so many of us are just barely making it through the day. We're rushing from this thing to that, frantically checking things of the list. Honestly, we're not even sure if we're doing any of it well. We're just trying to get it all done before the sun goes down and falling into bed at night, only to do it all over again tomorrow. But every once in a while, you sense there's something important going on, something big. - [Own what makes you different](https://heartstories.com/own-what-makes-you-different/) - There's so much pressure to fit in, but it's mostly from the inside. What the world really needs is for you to stand out and be different, not to try to fit in. We need you to recognize what makes you different. And we need you to rock that sister. - [A spark of joy and wonder](https://heartstories.com/a-spark-of-joy-and-wonder/) - We all have a flame of joy that needs rekindling every now and then. Don't let yours die out. Even if it's just a dim flicker. . . it's there and we need it. - [They tell me the truth](https://heartstories.com/they-tell-me-the-truth/) - I'm learning now, more than ever, how incredibly important it is to be surrounded by a tribe of wholehearted women who know me. . . I mean really know me, and choose to love me anyway. Especially on the days I'm the most critical of myself. On the days I feel like a terrible parent, wife, friend or business owner, they show up for me. They love me, for real. They tell me the truth. I can rest in that. - [These Three](https://heartstories.com/these-three/) - If the whole world falls apart, but I still have these three, I'm right where I need to be. So that's how I'm going to approach my weekend, with the ideal of investing wholly into these three, whatever that turns out to look like. How about you? - [Hostile Dependency](https://heartstories.com/hostile-dependency/) - While we're running around taking care of every little detail, making sure life is not too difficult for others, we are taking away their power. And it's making them hostile, even if we don't know it. - [What will you bring your community?](https://heartstories.com/what-will-you-bring-your-community/) - You can go out into the world and accidentally get some of the poison on your back, only to realize you don't have a good poison-control plan in place, and bring that poison right into your community. You can bring it back to your co-workers, your neighbors, your friends and your family. Or you can pay attention. - [Generational Wealth](https://heartstories.com/generational-wealth/) - In this fast-paced world we live in, time is our most precious asset. It seems like we never have enough. And I've spent a lot of years learning to guard my time, to put boundaries around my commitments. But I'm learning, by example, that choosing to give it generously to my family is the best investment I'll ever make. - [When the fire fades](https://heartstories.com/when-the-fire-fades/) - It's easy to see the huge, bonfire-like successes of others. It's easy to see all the people they help. It's easy to point out their giant, world-changing accomplishments . . . and cower in the corner with our little fire pit. - [A life jacket and shoes?](https://heartstories.com/a-life-jacket-and-shoes/) - When you're feeling like a failure. When you've done something that seems so stupid. When you start to think you've really screwed up this time. Tell someone. - [Open is risky](https://heartstories.com/open-is-risky/) - Having the top off the jeep is certainly a wonderful, fun luxury on beautiful days. There's really nothing like it. Nothing can compare to how alive and free you feel when that top is open. But nothing good comes free. - [Too busy to take a break](https://heartstories.com/too-busy-to-take-a-break/) - It took Mel coordinating a special occasion, a birthday, to encourage us to set the time aside, pack up the car and make that drive. It took her asking us more than once and then reminding us several times to make it all happen. Before we arrived, it seemed like a lot of work. We were tired from a long, busy week. We had just finished up with Saturday ball games. It felt like a big commitment. - [Who are you meant to be?](https://heartstories.com/who-are-you-meant-to-be/) - This picture took me right back to that moment. I was a confident little girl. I had NO idea what the rest of the world thought of me, and I didn't care. I was showing up, and I was unapologetically me. Some days I miss that spunky little girl. - [The bond of sisters](https://heartstories.com/the-bond-of-sisters/) - The bond grows stronger in their differences. It's in those places they get to learn who they are and who they aren't. It's how sisters learn they are special, and needed. It's where they see how their strengths can fit in the world and where they first get to safely try them out. - [Strangers turn into sisters](https://heartstories.com/strangers-turn-into-sisters/) - As soon as they got their bag and their instructions they were off. There wasn't any whining or complaining. No, "Mom, do we have to?!?". They jumped right in and got to work. They experimented . . . and believe me, there were several wardrobe fails along the way, but they kept going. - [Undercover Sisters](https://heartstories.com/undercover-sisters/) - We dress differently. We have different jobs and responsibilities. We have different strengths and talents. We have different hair color and body shapes. We have different amounts of money in our checking accounts. But looking from the inside out, we are all the same. - [Show up, open up, and play](https://heartstories.com/show-up-open-up-and-play/) - We've been "house shopping" for years ~ always planning to move. Literally, like six of the twelve years. I've always wanted a house that backed up to trees for the boys to climb and a creek for them to play in. Scott has been looking forward to a more updated house. While we are learning to dig deeper and be more content, the boys are learning such a valuable skill for life and friendship. - [An invitation to come alive](https://heartstories.com/an-invitation-to-come-alive/) - When it looks like everything is falling away on the outside, the inside is being renewed, if we choose it. So today, more than ever, through all our imperfections and flaws I can say that we love each other more deeply. We stand beside each other more boldly. And I appreciate more fully the man my husband is, than I ever could have imagined on that beautiful first day of fall. - [Love still wins.](https://heartstories.com/love-still-wins/) - While half of the country is googling the word misogyny (hatred, dislike, or mistrust of women), we're proving the opposite is possible. We're staring into the face of hate with openness and love. - [A midwife, not an epidural](https://heartstories.com/a-midwife-not-an-epidural/) - The wisdom of your experience can't protect you from pain the next go-round. The wisdom of your sister's experience can't make your pain go away. But that grace will stand beside you and remind you that you'll get through it. And it's worth it. Who do you call into your life to help guide you through your story? Who have you shared your story with in order to guide them through theirs? - [Anything but "Mom Jeans"](https://heartstories.com/anything-but-mom-jeans/) - Sisters. We must band together and make absolutely sure that "Mom Jeans" don't happen again. This is what we do. We protect each other and remind each other to NEVER put Mom jeans on our bodies. Well, I guess until our current stretchy skinny jeans become "Mom jeans" and then maybe we have to try something new. But we must trust the expert Moms in this situation! - [Your story becomes your light](https://heartstories.com/your-story-becomes-your-light/) - Even if you don't feel "mended" quite yet. Even if you see nothing but damaged goods. . . sister, there is something so good in the making. Hold on, it's not the end. You're story is not finished yet. Your story is becoming your light. - [From yoga pants to a fashion blog, a story of redemption](https://heartstories.com/from-yoga-pants-to-a-fashion-blog-a-story-of-redemption/) - "It's so much bigger than the clothes and the outfits. It's about connection and support. Most days I can't comprehend it. There comes a point in your life where you can either look back at your past and have the blame and shame or say that you’re an adult now and can make decisions from a healthy place. But doing the work to get there is life changing." ~ Alison Lumbatis, founder, Get Your Pretty On - [The choice to share](https://heartstories.com/the-choice-to-share/) - This is how too many of us live our lives. We are too busy to deal with all the little issues that come our way. So we just don't. We just keep wedging little things, like our anger, hurts, desires, and even our dreams, inside the cabinet. We hope we can get the door shut and run off before anything falls out. - [Forgive again](https://heartstories.com/forgive-again/) - Forgiveness isn't a one time thing. It isn't just a big, teary moment, a burning of the letter, an "I forgive you" spoken in tears and trembling. It's not a track you get to shuffle once it's over. Nope. If you really want to be set free, forgiveness must be played on repeat. - [Just when you thought you were alone](https://heartstories.com/just-when-you-thought-you-were-alone/) - They don't gloss over the painful parts. Nope. They point them out, but they do it with the authenticity, wisdom and kindness of a wise mother, sister or best friend. They share, not for the healing it brings to them, but for the healing it will bring to you. - [Look for the gift](https://heartstories.com/look-for-the-gift/) - It's not that one door closes and a window magically appears. Nope. Not at all. It's that what you look for, you will find. What you expect will actually happen. - [Hope of a new day](https://heartstories.com/hope-of-a-new-day/) - Let your light shine. . . even if you think it's cloudy. Even if it seems like it's surrounded by pollution and muck. Your light is creating the masterpiece only you, with all your experiences, can create. That masterpieces radiates hope for a new day. We need you. - [Star of the week](https://heartstories.com/star-of-the-week/) - The story that brought you here this morning, wherever you are, whatever you feel like, whatever you did yesterday. . . this is the story that makes you special. Your struggles and your hurts are making you strong, because you're learning to work hard. They are giving you an enormous reserve of empathy and compassion. - [Lift a sister up](https://heartstories.com/lift-a-sister-up/) - Sometimes you're the booster and sometimes your the boosted. It mostly depends on the day. . . or the hour. What's important is that sisters are always boosting each other. - [We become them.](https://heartstories.com/we-become-them/) - Over the years, I've also learned that being a strong, capable, and articulate woman can be really lonely. Growing up, I never really learned how to be vulnerable and show need. I was too busy shoving all my feelings down, letting them fuel my resolve, and that worked for me then. But as an adult woman, it no longer works. - [A mom who doesn't want to change a life. She wants to change the world. Meet Carly Burson, Founder & CEO of Tribe Alive](https://heartstories.com/a-mom-who-doesnt-want-to-change-a-life-she-wants-to-change-the-world-meet-carly-bursuon-founder-ceo-of-tribe-alive/) - Carly is one busy lady. If you see her, it was probably a blur running by you. That's beacuse she's committed to making such a beautiful impact on women around the world through fashion. If you can stop her long enough to chat, she has a beautiful and open heart. That's why I'm thrilled to - [Leaving breadcrumbs](https://heartstories.com/leaving-breadcrumbs/) - Life will lead you down unexpected roads ~ That's when you follow the breadcrumbs. That's when you need the path that leads you back to the tribe of women who walk with you. The women who know you're not always one big ball of stress. - [Light your match](https://heartstories.com/light-your-match/) - Sometimes you just need to light a match and start walking into the darkness. You just need to be able to see far enough in front of you to take the next step. - [You never know what will be waiting](https://heartstories.com/you-never-know-what-will-be-waiting/) - Sometimes you need to do the hard thing, the thing that takes more effort than you really want to give. The thing that requires more time than you have to give. When you feel that pull in your heart, sometimes you just need to figure out a way to show up. You never know what will be waiting when you do. - [You've got this](https://heartstories.com/youve-got-this/) - There are moments throughout every day when we experience life as 'happening to us' instead of recognizing the immense power we have to choose our reaction to every single situation. Every one. - [Dog delivery](https://heartstories.com/dog-delivery/) - We're not in the business of delivering dogs, or kids. We're in the business of being friends who get the grind. We're intentional about being friends who understand the strain a passion, a career, or even an illness can put on your priorities. We know it takes a village and we're learning how to be a good village. - [It's a mirage](https://heartstories.com/its-a-mirage/) - I go through so many days looking forward to the next event, the weekend, or sometimes even just bedtime, only to realize the destination isn't what I was really needing after all. It was the journey. There isn't a final destination to arrive. The destination is a mirage. - [Leave your mark](https://heartstories.com/leave-your-mark/) - They just don't see who she's becoming. She's breaking the mold. She's celebrating a life of freedom, being exactly who she is. She doesn't know yet, that the world is expecting her to get in line. She hasn't experienced the pressure she'll feel to try to soften her edges. She doesn't yet know that she'll have to choose between fitting in and continuing to be who she really is. But I do. - [Safe spaces](https://heartstories.com/safe-spaces/) - I know your life is crazy-busy too. Maybe you don't need a therapist (although I'm a staunch believer it's one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself). Maybe you have all the support you need. But are you soaking it in? Are you making time to take regular deep breaths in the midst of the chaos? It's not going to magically disappear around the bend, up ahead. Life isn't a destination. It's this. - [Seeds sewn in tears](https://heartstories.com/seeds-sewn-in-tears/) - The soil of this season. Yes, this one. The one you're in right now. The soil of this season is fertile. It may look dry and cracked. Your tears may be the only sign of life. And if that's the case, let them fall. But keep sewing seeds. - [Birthday shoes](https://heartstories.com/birthday-shoes/) - When Love sees someone stepping out in their beauty, it celebrates. It doesn't judge. It overcomes any fear and worry about acceptance. It gives you courage to put on our own birthday shoes and take that first step. It reminds you that your special sparkle is needed. - [Grace and responsibility](https://heartstories.com/grace-and-responsibility/) - This experience will be a teacher for us all. I'm responsible, as his mama, to teach him to be responsible. But it doesn't have to be a pointed finger, full of shame and "you should have known better". It can be a hug, with understanding eyes and "this is going to hurt a little, but we can do it, together." - [When it's time to say goodbye](https://heartstories.com/when-its-time-to-say-goodbye/) - When the reasons for keeping the old thing that no longer serves you, staying in the same job that doesn't fulfill you, or maintaining the old relationships that only bring you down, are more about comfort than they are about growth, it's time. It's time to reassess, clean out and move on. - [Love Warriors in the making](https://heartstories.com/love-warriors-in-the-making/) - It's the moment you can remind yourself that even your painful stories are needed. Those stories have shaped you. They were a necessary part of making you the woman you are today. - [The Imposter](https://heartstories.com/the-imposter/) - It's not coincidence that this girl, who's so passionate about helping other women "replace the noise & hear love", so they can live out the stories of their heart, is constantly having to practice doing that very thing. I was feeling some of those things last night, so I thought I'd talk about it with you this morning . . . - [Expect Love](https://heartstories.com/expect-love/) - If I'm honest, when I put myself in that scenario, my natural tendency is to think about me. I go into self-preservation mode. I'm focused on what people will think of me and I don't think I'm alone in that. Many of us have spent our whole lives trying to learn to fit in and be liked. - [Building Bridges](https://heartstories.com/building-bridges/) - As I get older and look at life through more reflective lenses, I'm realizing that we miss a lot of opportunities to build bridges. When we cross a river that's difficult to cross, we don't realize how many others we could bring along. - [She never gives up](https://heartstories.com/she-never-gives-up/) - She was with me the first night Scott and I laid eyes on each other. She crawled through dirt and debris with me in camo ~ spying on his bachelor party. She stood beside me the day we said, "I do". She was there for the birth of both of my babies and right beside me to mourn in death. She is the epitome of a sister-friend. - [Permission to be pretty](https://heartstories.com/permission-to-be-pretty/) - There's an unspoken undercurrent in our society that shames us for wanting to look pretty. Somehow it whispers that, in order to be a good, wholehearted, faithful, kind woman, you must be naturally beautiful. Meaning, your inner beauty should be the only thing you work hard on and the outer beauty will just magically take care of itself. - [Back in business!](https://heartstories.com/back-in-business/) - Hi There! If you've missed any posts from me over the past three days, I am sorry! It wasn't because I wasn't thinking of you... or even writing to you. In fact, I wrote you every day, it just didn't arrive in your inbox. There was a serious glitch in the system over here at HeartStories headquarters. - [Please don't look like "you"](https://heartstories.com/please-dont-look-like-you/) - Other people want to help you. They have the very best intentions, but they don't have your heart, your mind and your experiences to draw from. At the end of the day, it's up to you to look like you, talk like you and be you. When you do, the people you are meant to serve will hear your message and it will change them for the better. Exactly the way you intend to. - [Finding gratitude](https://heartstories.com/finding-gratitude/) - It's easy to take something or someone for granted until, they're gone. We expect our things to perform the way they always have. . . until they don't. We expect our people to show up and do what they always have. . . until they don't. And maybe that's where we find the answer - [Release them](https://heartstories.com/release-them/) - On our last night, just before bed, we realized we still had these guys who needed to be returned, and mama was not interested in sending the boys out for another swim. So they had to give 'em their best throw from the shore. Through a few tears, they had to release them, not knowing for sure they would be safe. They were only trusting it was best. I'm feeling that way today. - [When you know better](https://heartstories.com/when-you-know-better/) - a nice little reminder for the rest of us, to have grace with yourself. There's no need to waste our energy being frustrated, disappointed or shaming with yourself. That will only keep you stuck in old patterns and old stories. Instead have a little grace. Remember, when you know better, you do better. - [Inquiring minds want to know](https://heartstories.com/inquiring-minds-want-to-know/) - Only you can control what you allow into your mind. Only you can notice and make a different choice. You can choose to be a virtual dumping ground for the information of the world. OR, you can choose to filter, direct and discipline your mind to soak in information that helps you grow, encourages your heart and makes you stronger. All day, everyday. It's your choice. - [True beauty, inspired by grace](https://heartstories.com/true-beauty-inspired-by-grace/) - Her deep sense of compassion and love for others has taken her places that haven't always been easy. But traveling the road through those difficult places has given her a lifetime of wisdom and empathy that can be found no other way. You won't find a friend who will listen to you, care for you, and guide you better than my sister Kim. She sees beauty were others miss it. She sees past what is, to what is possible. P.S. I'm over-the-moon excited to announce that Kim will be sharing her behind-the-scenes story with us (in TWO weeks) at the next Girl's Night Out - "Beauty Night"! She's going to share her own journey, lead us in some fun beauty based activities as well as share beauty tips and even do a live treatment on a volunteer model! Her hope is to inspire you, to lean into grace and let your true beauty shine! I hope you'll join us. This is a night you don't want to miss. - [Take off your blinders](https://heartstories.com/take-off-your-blinders/) - Our brains are wired to be stimulated by the beauty around us. So many times in our busy, fast-paced lives, we miss it. We're like racehorses with blinders on. - [This is amazing](https://heartstories.com/this-is-amazing/) - This is one of my favorite pictures of this entire 40th year of my life. It tells such a beautiful story that you probably can't see. It's a trip I took, without my kids, with some of my closest friends and their husbands. It was so carefree and yet, so intentional. We laughed harder than I've laughed in a long time. We explored. We rested. We shared meals and long conversations. We opened our hearts and encouraged each other's souls. - [The privilege of the struggle](https://heartstories.com/the-privilege-of-the-struggle/) - When you feel like you've been beat up, over and over, trying to do the right thing. When it seems like nothing comes as easily for you as it does for everyone else. When no one ever picks you, so you have to pick yourself. When you feel misjudged, misunderstood, and under appreciated. The struggle is real. - [Love never fails](https://heartstories.com/love-never-fails/) - I watched Aly walk off the mat, after she finished her stunning routine, and fall into the arms of the waiting Simone, completely overcome with emotion. Simone held her for a moment, then took a step back and said, "Not yet. I'm not going to cry yet." Then Simone took the floor and nailed every move in the routine of her life. Then, the two were able to let it all go together. It was over. They did it! That moment will forever be imprinted on my mind, the moment Simone was present for her friend while holding the boundary she needed to get them both to the moment they'd been training, working, and sacrificing for. - [Asking for what you need](https://heartstories.com/asking-for-what-you-need/) - Something beautiful happens when we open our lives up to share them with others, even the tired and worn out parts. It helps us all feel less alone. Something even more amazing happens when we ask for what we need. Sometimes we actually get it. - [Curiosity opens the door to healing](https://heartstories.com/curiosity-opens-the-door-to-healing/) - What if today you set an intention to look for beauty? What if you decided to embrace curiosity instead of giving in your conditioned judgement? What if you recognized an old belief before the opportunity passed to explore what else is there? - [The cave you fear to enter](https://heartstories.com/the-cave-you-fear-to-enter/) - Is there a door you are afraid to open today? Are you terrified of what might be lurking inside? Is there is an action you are afraid to take? A decision you are afraid to make? “The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.” ~ Joseph Campbell Sometimes the things we are most afraid of, are the things we need most to face. - [Sometimes a lil' meditation helps](https://heartstories.com/sometimes-a-lil-meditation-helps/) - In the middle of the chaos, he found his calm, happy place. And he helped me find mine. He reminded me that it's a choice. (even if you were part of causing the chaos!) You don't have to get swept up in the effects of it. You don't have to take in the shame it may want to place on you. You don't have to lose it, even if everyone else around you may be. - [My new living room](https://heartstories.com/my-new-living-room/) - It's not about the room, though it is lovely. It's about the women in that room. It's about the open spirit they bring with them. It's the support between women who decide to allow themselves to be seen. It's the joy that shows up when women choose gratitude and contentment. It's about the encouragement and hope that fill our hearts when we realize we are not alone. - [Sometimes one friend is enough](https://heartstories.com/sometimes-one-friend-is-enough/) - It's about the moments you think you're fishing alone, when you look to your side and somehow your friend has quietly slipped in beside you, just to sit and watch and wait. - [What sisters are for](https://heartstories.com/what-sisters-are-for/) - They have loved me through perms, mullets, lots of ugly hats, skin-toned pantyhose, high collars and low waisted bell bottoms. They've stood beside me through terrible talent show attempts and beauty pageant debacles. We've shared clothes, bedrooms, cars, college dorm rooms, giant coke floats, portable toilets in vans on road trips,. . . and a green motor home. We've laughed until we literally peed our pants and then started all over again. They've always been there. - [Trust what's deeper](https://heartstories.com/trust-whats-deeper/) - If you're feeling a little rough and jagged. If you're feeling different and alone. Please remember today that you can't always see what matters from the surface. Trust what's deeper. - [Keep swimming](https://heartstories.com/keep-swimming/) - Whatever you're going through today. The things that are hanging in the balance. The answers you just don't have yet. . . just hold on. They will look different in the light of tomorrow. - [This edgy, creative mama is changing the world](https://heartstories.com/this-edgy-creative-mama-is-changing-the-world/) - She's changing lives through her love of fashion. Because that's who she is. She's fun. She's edgy. She's creative. So instead of sticking with the status quo, she's going completely the other direction to create something unique and special to raise awareness for the girls of My Refuge House. . . Who are each so unique and special. And she's joining us to share her story next Thursday at our Girl's Night Out. (You should too!) - [Make it worth remembering](https://heartstories.com/make-it-worth-remembering/) - I stayed up thinking about his words and I was reminded of how this life is like a vapor. Here today, gone tomorrow. It's not just the magical summer trips that fly by for kids. One day we'll all look back and think about how each hour felt like five minutes and each day felt like an hour. . . or less. There will be so much we won't remember. - [The freedom in letting go](https://heartstories.com/freedom-in-letting-go/) - If you love something, set it free. . . there are loads of different endings to that quote. But I believe, if you learn to set the people and things you love free, you'll discover. . . you are the one who is free. - [Exploring the unknown](https://heartstories.com/exploring-the-unknown/) - You can keep living life on repeat, going to the same places, with the same people. Doing the same things, year after year. Keep getting what you've been getting. Stay the same person you've always been. Stay on the same path you've always been on. Or you can discover the beauty of the unknown. - [You can write a new ending](https://heartstories.com/you-can-write-a-new-ending/) - When life is moving at crazy speeds it's easy to let moments pass and succumb to the status quo, that this is just the way life goes. This is how it is. But it doesn't have to be. We can write new chapters together. - [She does good business](https://heartstories.com/she-does-good-business/) - Like me, Jillian started Marie Mae out of a passion. Very unlike me, she spent 10 years as an international business advisor, specializing in emerging markets. (in other words, she's a business genius!) During her international travels, she was struck by the spirit and drive of the women entrepreneurs she met, but saddened to see the gap between what they were trying to do and what they could accomplish if someone (with her business knowledge) could invest in teaching, mentoring and training them. During that time, the idea of Marie Mae was born in her heart. - [The unopened gift](https://heartstories.com/the-unopened-gift/) - I know I could use a break from feeling like I have to be right all the time. I'd love a break from the pressure, I put on myself, to know all the answers already. It'd be great to let myself explore without the expectation of turning up a sunken treasure. I'd love to create without the intention of doing it perfectly the first time. . . or any time for that matter. I bet that would be a welcome change for you too. - [Face off with Fear](https://heartstories.com/face-off-with-fear/) - Yesterday, just before our dive, I got some news from home that made me fearful. . . No, more like terrified. The news is not mine to share, but it tore into my heart like a dagger and I'm helpless to do anything about it. Then, through the tears in my mask, I faced off with fear. . . and a nurse shark. - [Sometimes you just need a laugh](https://heartstories.com/sometimes-you-just-need-a-laugh/) - There's always time for joy, if only you let it in. Maybe today you just need to let yourself laugh, even if it's uncomfortable at first. It will be good. It will be worth it. - [Love with skin on](https://heartstories.com/love-with-skin-on/) - Love shows up when everyone else is gone. Love takes time, when there is none. Love feels pain like it is her own. Love holds your hand and prays. Love brings hope and encouragement. Love does what nothing else can. Love heals. Love does. to more love, - [Everyone wins if you don't quit](https://heartstories.com/everyone-wins-if-you-dont-quit/) - This thing that you're going through. The thing that feels too hard. The thing you don't feel strong enough to endure. This thing that you really want, but you're afraid you're just too tired to achieve. . . Don't give up. (and watch the video for a good laugh ;-) - [The hidden gift, in the waiting](https://heartstories.com/the-hidden-gift-in-the-waiting/) - One of the joys (for me) of our summer beach vacation, starts at home. I scour the web for the most fun beach toys, collapsible buckets, nets, crab terrariums and anything that floats. My #1 goal is for the boys to have fun OUTSIDE the highest percentage of time possible. I come up with the - [On the outside](https://heartstories.com/on-the-outside/) - If I saw this image on social media and didn't know it was a public event, how would it make me feel? What if I didn't realize it was a planned exercise with pre-determined groups? Would I feel included? Welcome? Like I fit in? I think I'd feel left out. - [Meet Elizabeth, Founder of Link of Hearts](https://heartstories.com/meet-elizabeth-founder-of-link-of-hearts/) - If you're not the type to jump in head first into a new venture, and some of the stories we tell have scared you into pushing your dreams down further, this one is for you. Especially if you, or a loved one has ever battled mental illness, this one is for you. Elizabeth's story will - [Love and Apologies](https://heartstories.com/love-and-apologies/) - It was fabulous, until Saturday. I woke up Saturday with an unsettled feeling that I couldn't shake. I knew I had plenty of time to pack, but it just didn't feel right to know all that packing was standing between us and making that 4:30 departure to paradise. I was fun, "vacation Crystal" for about an hour of the morning, dancing and laughing and ready to hit the beach. But as each minute passed, I grew more and more anxious. about being able to get it all done. - [Light still overcomes darkness](https://heartstories.com/light-still-overcomes-darkness/) - I woke up this morning not knowing what in the world to write. So I waited for words, knowing words can't make this better. But then, as I sat down to type, I realized we need words. We need words to unite us, to bring us courage and remind us that we are not alone. We need words to help us see that the world is not full of hate. Yes, there will always be hate and anger, but love will always overcome them. So here are my words to you today: - [Why HeartStories is for you](https://heartstories.com/why-heartstories-is-for-you/) - If you've been drawn to what I'm doing with HeartStories over the years, but haven't ever fully understood why it's for you, this little ditty (video) will shed a little light on it for you. Most of all, I hope it encourages you and inspires you to take a step in the direction of your passion. I hope it gives you a little more courage to leap. . . even if you're not quite sure where you'll land. And to stop worrying about being perfect. YOU are exactly who we need. - [I've got this](https://heartstories.com/ive-got-this/) - I'm learning to admit, even if only to myself, that I might need a lil' help up in here. I'm learning to let go . . . a tiny little bit. And you know what? It's so freeing. - [Fire and Light](https://heartstories.com/fire-and-light/) - On the 4th of July, we are reminded that fire creates such beautiful light. It can zip and zing and pop. It can shower, spray and smoke. When it's shared, it lights up the darkness in an instant. It creates a stunning display of hope and joy. And sometimes, even when you're following the rules, that same light can burn. - [The Light of Freedom](https://heartstories.com/the-light-of-freedom/) - You only truly celebrate freedom, when you embrace it. By choosing a better way. By uncovering your light and using it to light up the darkness around you. - [Build, Heal, Restore](https://heartstories.com/build-heal-restore/) - We had a few phone conversations about careers and motherhood. Initially, that was about it. But then in 2013, after I'd started HeartStories, we were reconnected by my dear friend Libba. She told me Alicia was thinking about starting something and she wanted to chat. She was up to something good. - [Splurge on Love](https://heartstories.com/splurge-on-love/) - Today, this baby turns 10. And all I have left are the images in my mind, that are becoming harder and harder to recall, and these precious ones on paper, to remind me of the boy he used to be. It's all I have to remember. Today, it doesn't feel like nearly enough. So in honor of my baby's birthday, I give you this gift: - [Killin' it, together](https://heartstories.com/killin-it-together/) - Meet Amy and Ewa ([EH-v uh], you're welcome.) Here, they were apparently at the mall, trying to make a live promo video for their new business, Perfectly Gifted Frisco, when they couldn't either one get a single word out for the hysterical laughter. I love this because these are the girls I know. Those are the girls I met on the soccer field hooting and hollering for their boys almost five years ago. trust in them. It's not all been fun and games, that's for sure, but they're doing it, together. - [Something beautiful instead](https://heartstories.com/something-beautiful-instead/) - We were "set up" to be friends, but Jim and Elizabeth have taught us so much. There have been many a casual dinner date that quickly turned into open hearts and wide eyes as we've leaned in to learn from their wisdom. They've spent 20 years working in-depth with couples so not one single side glance gets past them. It's fabulous! Elizabeth as become a dear friend, a trusted confidant. - [The courage to ask](https://heartstories.com/the-courage-to-ask/) - Our little escapade this weekend makes me wonder how many opportunities we miss in life because we're too embarrassed, too shy, too uncomfortable, or too afraid to ask. People are often ready and willing to help. - [Showing up is the hardest part](https://heartstories.com/showing-up-is-the-hardest-part/) - What do you remember about your week? Good or bad, I'm guessing it's the authentic connections you made with people. That's the stuff our lives and memories are made of. We need to do a little more of that. Showing up is the hardest part. - [Expect to find it](https://heartstories.com/expect-to-find-it/) - Any adult pride we might've had, was shattered beyond belief, but the boys were none the wiser. We were boating and they loved it! - [Gratitude grows a garden](https://heartstories.com/gratitude-grows-a-garden/) - Yesterday we found the evidence of a very different culprit. The wasn't the handiwork of a flittering bird, plucking tiny melons. It was incredibly frustrating and yet, there wasn't anything we could do. - [Only you can make the call](https://heartstories.com/only-you-can-make-the-call/) - Other people can give you the facts. They can share their experiences. They can, and they will, try to convince you to make the choice they think is right for you. (In this age of the internet, they might even shame you for having to make the choice in the first place.) But at the end of the day, only you can make the choice that is best for you. - [The generosity of hope and healing](https://heartstories.com/the-generosity-of-hope-and-healing/) - Even for those who couldn't celebrate with their dads because they've already left this world. Even for those who haven't yet forgiven their dads for the hurt they've caused. Even for those who are less-than thrilled with the parents their husbands have become. I saw hope. I saw healing. Hope and healing are generous attributes. - [#ImIN](https://heartstories.com/imin/) - We laughed so hard we snorted and none of us really wanted to go in, but the sun going down told us it was time. The whole truth about our fun? It has been WAY too long since this mama has been in on the action. I've been too busy, too tired, too dressed. . . too whatever. I've been missing a lot of the fun times and laughter I used to get in on. - [Get out and swim](https://heartstories.com/get-out-and-swim/) - Maybe for you, it's a relationship. Maybe you feel like you give and you give and you give, but while you're bailing water, the other person is drilling holes in the boat. If that's the case, I have an idea. - [They're not just sticks in the grass](https://heartstories.com/theyre-not-just-sticks-in-the-grass/) - Today, if you're looking at a bunch of sticks in the grass and wondering how in the world you are supposed to balance them all, think about Kalee. Remember that it's not your job to make them all the same. They're not meant to be balanced, they are meant to be prioritized. As you trust and take your next step, you life is creating a beautiful work of art. - [I'm with you](https://heartstories.com/im-with-you/) - I'm wondering if you have a friend who holds your hand when you're ready to shake it. Are you are that kind of friend to the ones in your life, who are on their hands and knees, trying to hold on, to anything. We all need to know that even in our wondering, until our heart finds a home, we're not alone. - [The whisper of Love](https://heartstories.com/the-whisper-of-love/) - Watching the hate and violence unfold in the media lately has been building this burden in me to love more, to whisper more, to show up brighter and brighter. And not only on the big issues we're facing in politics, social justice and humanity as a whole. But in the micro-issues of my own life as well; how I show up to love my husband, family and friends. - [The morning after](https://heartstories.com/the-morning-after/) - Waking up after a night of investing in yourself, and connecting with like-minded women who want to support you, brings a whole new meaning to "the morning after". - [Hold each other up](https://heartstories.com/hold-each-other-up/) - Waves can be scary. Life can be hard. But we'll get stronger, and make better memories, if we hold each other up. - [Forget faking it, lean on wisdom instead](https://heartstories.com/forget-faking-it-lean-on-wisdom-instead/) - "For a long time, I really believed that I could just fake it until I made it. Until I realized that I needed people around me to give me wisdom. . . and for that to work, they needed to see the real me." - [Remember the cucumber](https://heartstories.com/remember-the-cucumber/) - If you've been wondering why you're losing your yellow blooms. If you're not happy with your prickly new appearance. If you feel like your leaves are too big or your stalk is too weak. If you just can't understand why you're not the same as you used to be. . . - [Time to raid a sister cabin](https://heartstories.com/time-to-raid-a-sister-cabin/) - What if behind the walls of our "cabins" we're really a little sad and lonely? What if we're holding a lot in, in an effort to hold it all together? Maybe it's time to raid a sister cabin. #campftw #signsoflife #tomorelove - [Share the road](https://heartstories.com/share-the-road/) - Think about sharing the road with a friend today. Authentic friendship brings life. It's worth fighting for. - [Twins and priorities](https://heartstories.com/twins-and-priorities/) - Balance is a bit of a myth. Purposeful, meaningful, connected life, happens by constantly re-evaluating and living within a system of priorities. - [This hole in my heart](https://heartstories.com/this-hole-in-my-heart/) - We grow the most in the ache. In the times we don't understand. Especially the times we can clearly see an easier path, but have to keep going on the hard path... those are the times we grow. We're being refined, being shaped. Being made ready for what's next. - [No one left remembering alone](https://heartstories.com/no-one-left-remembering-alone/) - Even if we can't keep the tradition of gathering at the graves, let's keep the tradition of reconnecting. Let's unite as brothers and sisters to remember. No man, woman, or family, left behind. - [Winning every time](https://heartstories.com/winning-every-time/) - If I jump in to fix it, they'll never learn that they are strong enough to make it on their own. So I'm learning to simply be present with them in the sadness. And that's really hard for this "fixer" to do. - [Value that can't be measured](https://heartstories.com/value-that-cant-be-measured/) - She pours her time, wisdom and love into young women who are feeling alone and scared. No matter where their path leads, she becomes the friend, like Pebbles, she shows up consistently and walks beside them. She's changing the course of their lives, one at a time. - [The only way to have a friend](https://heartstories.com/the-only-way-to-have-a-friend/) - It made me nervous because I'm an includer. I want everyone together, always. But what I saw happen that night was such a beautiful thing. - [Why you should live like an Angry Bird](https://heartstories.com/why-you-should-live-like-an-angry-bird/) - No matter what you're going through. No matter where you've been. No matter how other people perceive you today. Your path is making you, exactly the person you are meant to be. - [The Girl's Night Out, you won't regret the next day](https://heartstories.com/the-girls-night-out-you-wont-regret-the-next-day/) - I don’t believe you're meant to simply endure any season of your life! And I won’t sit back and watch so many beautiful, smart, talented women continue to isolate themselves from very the relationships that have the power to give them the most strength. I see too many incredibly talented women "leading lives of quiet desperation, going to the grave" with their song still in them, all because they believe there’s not another way. It’s time to bring more fun and meaningful connection back to this season of our lives. - [On guarding your heart](https://heartstories.com/on-guarding-your-heart/) - I think sometimes as women, we guard our hearts a little too much. No, I don't think we can be too careful when it comes to what we read, watch, listen to or engage in. That's not what I mean. I'm talking about the way we guard our hearts from pain. The way we put up our strong walls, our gates and our shields to protect us from getting hurt again. I know I do it, and I'm guessing you do too. - [Holding her own](https://heartstories.com/holding-her-own/) - She was playing dodgeball, climbing the fence, running races and facing off in chess, like a boss. I honestly don't think it even occurred to her that she was the only girl. She was simply enjoying a snow cone while playing with friends. As I left, I thought about the significance of that. - [So you think you're hiding.](https://heartstories.com/so-you-think-youre-hiding/) - You may think you've got it all covered up. Maybe you think you're hiding your fear, shame or regret. Maybe you're hiding sadness, pain or lack of hope. You're not really hiding. - [Share the load](https://heartstories.com/share-the-load/) - Are you insisting on struggling through a dark night on your own today? Believe me, it's not worth it. Sure, you can probably make it through. You can survive, because you're strong. You're stubborn. You're not a quitter. But why not lighten the load? - [Young, Wild and Free](https://heartstories.com/young-wild-and-free/) - Cognitively, we know the joy that connection brings. We know the stress-relief that happens when we laugh and cut up. We know the importance of time with our girlfriends. But all too often we allow the busyness of our lives to choke out our need for life-giving community with other women. We can do better. - [Why quit?](https://heartstories.com/why-quit/) - It's not that he has no fear. He certainly does. He gets super nervous and frustrated when he's first learning something new, but he doesn't let that fear guide his choices. I can learn a lot from him, I bet you can too. - [The bench is waiting](https://heartstories.com/the-bench-is-waiting/) - The bright little bench was empty. I wish I had a time-lapse video of that bench for an entire day. I'd love to see how many people rushed past it and how many, if any, ever sat down. Maybe it was because it looked uncomfortable. Maybe it was because no one else noticed it. (Or maybe I'm the only one who is drawn to bright orange) I think it's because we don't rest. - [When somthing is lurking](https://heartstories.com/when-somthing-is-lurking/) - It's amazing how our friends have just the right light and goggles we need to uncover what's tripping us up. It's easy to think no one else has been here before, that no one could possibly understand. But sometimes, all it takes is opening up to a friend who cares, to be enlightened to a whole new perspective. Suddenly you're not alone. - [Irreplaceable you](https://heartstories.com/irreplaceable-you/) - Today, when you're confused about why you're traveling the exact path you're on today, smell the Folger's. You are becoming. You are becoming the one and only you. You need this day, this experience. We need you to experience this day, to take it all in and to make it through. - [You were born for this](https://heartstories.com/you-were-born-for-this/) - It's the same for us. When we face our fears, our disappointments, our feelings of inadequacy, and do the thing we know we're meant to do anyway, when we keep showing up. . . We become less afraid. - [Community doesn't happen by accident](https://heartstories.com/community-doesnt-happen-by-accident/) - I want my life to be like that. Don't you? I want to create safe spaces for people to gather. I want friends to feel warmed by the glow of the fire. To know they're always welcome around the circle. But that doesn't happen by accident. - [Compassion shows up](https://heartstories.com/compassion-shows-up/) - "Mother’s Day IS about Love. But it’s not about commercial, comfortable love that snuggles up and stays home—it’s about love that throws open the door and marches out of our homes, beyond our fences and neighborhoods and into the hurting world to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, comfort the hurting, mother the motherless. Mother’s Day love is dangerous, revolutionary love that unites our one human family and reminds us that we belong to each other and that there is no such thing as other people’s children." #thecompassioncollective - [She's up to something](https://heartstories.com/shes-up-to-something/) - Today, I want you to meet Glennon, because she's up to something. Together, we're taking Mother's Day back. Because there's no such thing as other people's children. Will you meet me there? #loverevolution #thecompassioncollective - [It's possible, not natural](https://heartstories.com/its-possible-not-natural/) - Being the kind, patient, loving adult you and I want to be isn't impossible, but it's certainly not natural. It means paying more attention to the little thoughts and actions of our common days. Days like today. - [The challenge is the choice](https://heartstories.com/the-challenge-is-the-choice/) - In January of 2015, a couple of wise guides (Winnie Kao & Seth Godin) partnered up to challenge me (and thousands of others) to write a blog every day for seven days. I didn't have the ability. I had only written maybe 8 - 10 blogs over the two previous years. . . and they weren't great. But the challenge was the choice. - [The only way to make a difference](https://heartstories.com/the-only-way-to-make-a-difference/) - We live in a time when this is easy to miss. It's easy to join the bandwagon of powering up to avoid, picket, boycott and stand up shouting, to make our point. But we're a lot more powerful when we humble ourselves and lock arms to care for one another instead. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that. ~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - [Strength in the pack](https://heartstories.com/strength-in-the-pack/) - As I watched that scene, I teared up. (Shocker, I know. Me? Cry in a movie? No.) Ha. I teared up because each of the wolves fought. They had each other's back. As soon as one was knocked out, someone else jumped in. They didn't stop when they were tired, hurt, or feeling afraid. They stayed and fought, together. - [What do you need from me?](https://heartstories.com/what-do-you-need-from-me/) - How often do we miss opportunities to connect with our kids, and each other, by giving what we think they need, instead of being curious and patient enough to actually find out? - [Why am I here?](https://heartstories.com/why-am-i-here/) - When I'm buying live, creepy, crawly crawfish (yikes!) for the first time at the fish counter, I'm reminded that it's certainly not about my love of cooking. It's about finding new ways to connect with my husband and my son. (Even if it means listening to those things crawl around in that bag.) - [The gift of the unexpected](https://heartstories.com/the-gift-of-the-unexpected/) - I love dogs, but I certainly wasn't interested in getting another one, so I knew they couldn't convince me with even the most sophisticated pleas. We started with the enormous white Great Pyrenees. We pet and we cuddled all the way down the row. We were all good... off to get our crab food. Until that last kennel. - [The jungle is making you](https://heartstories.com/the-jungle-is-making-you/) - As difficult and painful as the jungle may be, it's making you exactly who you're meant to be. It's shaping you. It's growing you. This path is guiding and preparing you to love and serve others in a way you never could have on the easy road. - [How to unlock joy](https://heartstories.com/how-to-unlock-joy/) - I noticed that I was getting a little bugged. Didn't they remember this whole garden thing what their idea? I could feel myself getting more and more frustrated. Then I realized something. I was in the backyard, on a beautiful, sunny day, hands in the soil, with great music playing and the boys where laughing together on the trampoline. I had a lot I could choose to be thankful for. - [Opportunities to learn and grow](https://heartstories.com/opportunities-to-learn-and-grow/) - Driving home I thought about how his little reminder changed my demeanor instantly from frustration to openness. The idea of seeing the little bumps and detours along the way as opportunities to learn and grow can change our entire experience of life. A change in our experience, influences the experiences of those around us. - [Who's shaping you?](https://heartstories.com/whos-shaping-you/) - As I look at my life, I can't help but see how much my friends influence me. They make me want to show up better and more often. They teach me to pursue my dreams, by pursuing their own. They show me what it means to give, love and serve. I don't even have to think about it, they're gently nudging me to be the woman I really want to be. - [Where's your safe place?](https://heartstories.com/wheres-your-safe-place/) - Sometimes you need to be the safe place. Other times you're the one who needs a safe place. All the time, we need each other. - [What's calling you around the bend?](https://heartstories.com/whats-calling-you-around-the-bend/) - What calls to you is different than what calls to me. You could have passed that gate and old tire a million times without feeling one bit lured by it. Maybe it's an art studio, the hospital, a design course, the fabric store, adoption papers, or a mission trip to Guatemala, that's calling you. That's what makes this life so beautiful. Pay attention. - [Planting a garden of love](https://heartstories.com/planting-a-garden-of-love/) - A few weeks ago, the boys and I bought the seeds to grow our garden. In theory, it always seems like such an easy thing to do, but in practice, it's usually a lot more work. Our plan was to plant the garden as a family this past Tuesday afternoon and evening. That, obviously didn't - [The uncomfortable waiting](https://heartstories.com/the-uncomfortable-waiting/) - Yes, it's awkward. It's uncomfortable. It can be super stressful, especially when the outcome is so unknown. But what I'll remember most are these moments of waiting. Trusting. Hoping. Believing. With my friends and family. Together. The waiting is likely what you'll remember too. - [In a moment](https://heartstories.com/in-a-moment/) - I thought about waiting to share this story until we had a conclusion. But since the whole point is doing what needs to be done while you still can, it didn't seem like I should wait. ;-) Take a breath of gratitude today. - [We are the world](https://heartstories.com/we-are-the-world-2/) - We've made incredible progress since 1984. We've created social enterprises and non-profit organizations to raise awareness, address social issues and break the cycle of poverty all around the world. It's been amazing to get to grow up watching such profound changes for social good. At the same time, I wonder what would happen if each of us woke up each morning with these lyrics in our heads. - [If anyone can do this, you can](https://heartstories.com/if-anyone-can-do-this-you-can/) - I've learned a lot recently about the impact of our parent's words on the shaping of our own inner voice. So it makes sense that we need to teach our kids to be proud of themselves and trust themselves, more often than doting on how proud we are of them. It's a simple switch from "I'm so proud of you." to "You must be proud of yourself for the choice you made." That, along with a regular dose of "If anyone can handle this, you can." will be a foundation of a strong self-concept for kids when they become adults. It's great for our kids, but what about us? - [Your heart will follow](https://heartstories.com/your-heart-will-follow/) - But that day, I discovered something that it's taken me years to see from this vantage point. Every time we've started putting our thoughts, time and energy into the house hunt, I've become emotionally attached. It's caused some friction in our relationship, to say the least and I've never really thought about why. - [Not for the faint of heart](https://heartstories.com/not-for-the-faint-of-heart/) - Life is hard. But we can point each other toward peace in the middle of the hard. We can shoulder some of the load, just by listening and being present. We can help each other feel held with a simple text message. When you open your heart to a friend you make the world more beautiful for us all. - [It's go time sister](https://heartstories.com/its-go-time-sister/) - It's no coincidence that as I was lying with my eyes tapped shut last night, getting my eyelash extensions filled ;-), I got all caught up on how my sister Kim (my SISTER!) is doing in her new business. Seriously. I was embarrassed to admit that my friend knew more about how my sister was doing than I did, but I was not too ashamed to get all the scoop, because I love her. And I miss her. - [The healing we'll find affects us all.](https://heartstories.com/the-healing-well-find-affects-us-all/) - Your pain is valid, my pain is valid, and the sister we don't know yet, her pain is valid. When we honor that by showing up with love for ourselves and each other, it affects everyone. Notice she didn't say, wallow in it, drown in it, focus only on your pain. Nope, she said honor that it's valid. Notice it's there and love yourself through it. - [Carpooling with generous authors](https://heartstories.com/carpooling-with-generous-authors/) - My perception used to be quite skewed. Just keeping it real, I guess used to think the whole book industry was about selling us something only to make money. Of course, making money is a good thing, but not when it's the main goal. I never verbalized that, or even thought it congruently, but I'm seeing it now. Now that I can't get enough. - [Far more loving](https://heartstories.com/far-more-loving/) - We know that boundaries are good. We know that they protect us and the ones we love. It's just that we probably don't understand enough about them. That's why I loved Brené's little chat. She summarizes boundaries to simply be about clarifying, "What's okay for me and what's not okay for me." That's pretty easy. But she goes on to say that . . . - [We are sisters first](https://heartstories.com/we-are-sisters-first/) - Why is it that sometimes it seems to take a tragedy to soften our hearts and help us see the humanity in one another? I've seen it in my marriage. Scott and I can be in a tiff, super frustrated with each other, but it something happens to one of the kids, suddenly we are realigned in the common goal of care-taking. We are family first. - [Mix friends](https://heartstories.com/mix-friends/) - Sometimes as women, we worry that we might lose a friend if they end up becoming closer with another friend than us. But, it's been exactly the opposite for me. Introducing my friends brings me closer to all of them. I feel more supported, more loved and more connected than ever before. They do too. - [Grow together](https://heartstories.com/grow-together/) - This life is a constant process of learning to take more ownership of my own behavior and say kind words out loud that express my feelings. Especially when I want to stomp my feet and tell everyone else what they're doing wrong and how it's making my life so miserable. Growing myself means when I'm ready to stomp my feet, I need to stop, turn around, and look in the mirror. Sometimes it's not pretty. - [Hold on. . . you will grow](https://heartstories.com/hold-on-you-will-grow/) - Maybe it's because I've lived through some family tragedies of my own. Maybe it's because I know how painful it can be in those moments. I know how painful the fallout will be for years to come. I know how hard it can be to see God in those moments, no matter how desperately you're searching for him. And it hurts. - [What are you looking forward to?](https://heartstories.com/what-are-you-looking-forward-to/) - I've been thinking about that a lot lately. I hear people say, "It's just a stage, just a season. It will pass." That's exactly what I'm afraid of. We're running through life at lightning speed, with our hair on fire, trying to make it all fit. We're desperately looking forward to what's next. The problem is that saying, praying, and hoping, "It's just a season, and it will pass". . . is actually going to make that happen. It's going to pass. - [What do you see in your future?](https://heartstories.com/whats-do-you-see-in-your-future/) - What do you see in your future? Can you see the water beyond the shrubs? Have you considered climbing the stairs on the little old house to see the rooftop view? Can you imagine the relationship you could have with your kids? With your spouse? What about doing the work you've always dreamed of? Nothing is going to change until you see what's possible, a different and better version of your future. - [Wherever you have loved](https://heartstories.com/wherever-you-have-loved/) - The people you've loved and invested your time in, they will never be the same. Your love has changed them. It changes the atmosphere in your home. It changes the heart of your spouse. It changes the entire world of your child. It changes the health of your pet. Your love changes your work and the impact it has on the world. Let your interactions be filled with love today. - [Caught red-handed](https://heartstories.com/caught-red-handed/) - Sometimes I want to drop the schedule, (that I cling to for some sense of control) forget about everything that has to be done, and pick up a roll of toilet paper instead. I want to be the friend that leaves a love note, with a laugh. I want to be the one that isn't so serious and stressed all the time. And I want to do it in front of my kids. Sometimes I want to drop the schedule, (that I cling to for some sense of control) forget about everything that has to be done, and pick up a roll of toilet paper instead. I want to be the friend that leaves a love note, with a laugh. I want to be the one that isn't so serious and stressed all the time. And I want to do it in front of my kids. I want to be caught red-handed loving like that. - [Where are you working the hardest?](https://heartstories.com/where-are-you-working-the-hardest/) - Are you working on becoming more like the person you want to be? Are you focused on becoming more healthy? More kind? More generous? More joyful? More content? Or are you frantically checking things off the list in hopes it will get you where you want to go? - [Wherever the path leads](https://heartstories.com/wherever-the-path-leads/) - Learning how to navigate on this journey has been the invaluable gift. Every misstep, every mistake, every heartache and every joy, they've gown me. They've given me wisdom. They've given me clarity. They're the gifts that would not have been possible without this exact path. This journey has made me who I am and I'm overwhelmingly grateful. It's true for you too. - [Your inextinguishable light](https://heartstories.com/your-inextinguishable-light/) - There is always more for you. It's just that sometimes it takes the darkness to discover your inextinguishable light. You light up the darkness in a way only you can. We need you to believe that. - [Rebuilding](https://heartstories.com/rebuilding/) - I don't know what needs rebuilding in your life today, but I know this: You can be the one to start. It will probably be a little messy. It might not turn out perfectly. Because life seldom does. But if you're interested in living well, you're going to have to learn to rebuild. Get started sister. Today is your day. - [Play Anyway](https://heartstories.com/play-anyway/) - We have plans for a break, to rest and play, but sometimes those plans get interrupted by storms, or deadlines or unexpected events. It can certainly be frustrating and discouraging. It's easy to just want to throw in the towel, plop down in your chair, and give up. But please don't. Hold on. Hang in there. You never know what is just around the bend. You never know who needed to see your smile today. Or what you needed to learn. - [Embrace feeling dumb](https://heartstories.com/embrace-feeling-dumb/) - A little lesson from a kite boarding school about how avoiding feeling dumb will keep us from becoming smart. to more love, - [If it doesn't look like love](https://heartstories.com/if-it-doesnt-look-like-love/) - The election is providing a such a vivid portrayal of what's going on in the hearts and minds of Americans. And it makes me sad. - [Shades of Grace](https://heartstories.com/shades-of-grace/) - Why is it that when we take a good look in the mirror we feel shame? We're easily disappointed and start to believe we're just not enough? Where is all that grace then? It's blocked before we ever see the mirror. But it doesn't have to be. . . - [Who are you becoming?](https://heartstories.com/who-are-you-becoming/) - You may not notice it, in the busyness of your life, but you're heading somewhere. One small step at a time. You're forging a path, leaving a trail for those who come behind. Is it a destination worth traveling to? - [Learning how to love](https://heartstories.com/learning-how-to-love/) - I don't know about you, but there are times I find it hard to love people. I want to love them. I really, really do, but sometimes I just don't know how and if I get it wrong, I tend to beat myself up about it. Let's have a little grace. We're all still learning how to love. - [You're meant to leap](https://heartstories.com/youre-meant-to-leap/) - Leaping looks different for everyone. As friends we have to remember this and hold space for each other. Realizing that you might have wanted a hand to hold, doesn't mean your sister will. She may just want to see you ahead and know you're there to catch her if she falls. Another friend may simply need you to hold her shoes so she doesn't slip. - [Happy Birthday Babe!](https://heartstories.com/happy-birthday-babe/) - When I was 26 years old (ahem, a few years ago) I was going about my life in Dallas when this guy showed up on my doorstep and swept me away. There's obviously a bit more to the story about Survivor, The Granada, parking lot chases, matchmaking, blind dates etc... Here's to the man that makes my life so full of color! I love you babe. Happy Birthday! - [Show me your friends](https://heartstories.com/show-me-your-friends/) - I've heard it said that you'll never be better than the average of the five people you spend the most time with. It's true that the quality of your life is a direct reflection of the quality of your relationships. We become like the people we share our lives with. - [My Midlife Crisis](https://heartstories.com/my-midlife-crisis/) - When I look at pictures or remember stories from my childhood, I miss that little girl. I remember how much fun I used to be, how I was young, wild and free. I was a fiery little strawberry blonde with an infectious smile and a will that could not be broken. Those little feet ran quickly to explore in the dirt and meet daddy at the door with a hug. Those little hands made mud pies in the driveway and that little mind believed they were worth selling. That little heart loved without restraint, I knew no stranger, everyone was a friend. Sometimes I want that little girl back. But then I remember, in the wisdom of forty, that it's my choice. - [If you fake it, you won't make it](https://heartstories.com/if-you-fake-it-you-wont-make-it/) - Our lives are chock full of polished images and messages that seem fake. It's the last thing we need from each other. Let's be the life boat. Sure, maybe we're a little tattered. Heck, maybe we're jacked up on tires, going nowhere at the moment. Let's at least go nowhere laughing together. - [Who was there for you?](https://heartstories.com/who-was-there-for-you/) - She believed in me, even when I was having a hard time believing in myself. We all need that at times. Life is a journey with peaks and valleys. As I get older, I've noticed the long smooth patches have become more rare and far between. - [What do you see? ](https://heartstories.com/what-do-you-see/) - The way you see the world is very different from the way I see the world. The way you can capture life and color. The way your mind solves problems and finds solutions. It's unique to you. - [We needed more](https://heartstories.com/we-needed-more/) - These past few years I've learned a lot about what friendships between women need and what that can look like. Healthy friendships lead to a healthier, happier life, especially for women. It's true! And it's what HeartStories has been about since day one: Connecting women to support each other in living out the stories of who they are meant to be. - [Step off the ledge](https://heartstories.com/step-off-the-ledge/) - What's that thing you've been thinking about, reading about, planning for, but really afraid to do? Maybe it's time you step off the ledge. Giant's are never as strong and powerful as they seem - [Mistakes were made](https://heartstories.com/mistakes-were-made/) - It's no coincidence that after I wrote the post about resentment and connecting with friends, yesterday, I went out to help the boys get ready for school and my nerves were shot. I had a friend coming over for coffee and strategy right after drop-off and of course, the house was a wreck. I had a patience level of about negative 5 and let's just say. . . - [The weeds of resentment](https://heartstories.com/the-weeds-of-resentment/) - When you buck up, grit your teeth and just make it through, without community, the hurt stays inside. When you pretend you're fine on the outside, not letting anyone else know what you're going through, the hurt and the pain hardens into this terrible wall called resentment. That wall might feel like it's protecting you, but in reality, it's isolating you. I know this to be true. - [Fear Less](https://heartstories.com/fear-less/) - Fear is a signal that you need more information. When you feel the fear, that will inevitably show up at some point today, look it in the eyes. Look to see what you can learn. It will help you fear less. Marie Curie Quote: Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more so that we may fear less. ~ Marie Curie - [Sister friends (and great photoshop skills)](https://heartstories.com/sister-friends-and-great-photoshop-skills/) - I know it's a precious gift that I've been able to spend my whole life with these three beautiful ladies. I know that most women don't have three sisters to count on like I do. And there are probably many who wish they did. Here's the deal, you have a chance to create it in your own life. - [Keep growing, slowly](https://heartstories.com/keep-growing-slowly/) - this is different than it would have been five years ago. I'm a different person, really, totally different. I've matured a lot and learned so much. One of the most significant is this: Growth is hard and it takes time, no matter how badly you want it. - [There's always that kid](https://heartstories.com/theres-always-that-kid/) - I used to be that kid. The one who always did the unexpected. I was the one who'd convince my friends to do something sneaky or silly or just plain foolish. Like that one time . . . - [Let's be honest](https://heartstories.com/lets-be-honest/) - It's so much easier to say, I'm good. Everything's fine. Than it is to say, I'm having a tough day. I'm scared. We tell ourselves no one has time, that no one really wants to know what's going on behind our pretty painted walls. But we're wrong. Let's be honest. - [Someone is waiting](https://heartstories.com/someone-is-waiting/) - I can't count the number of blog posts I've started to write and ditched because I didn't feel qualified. Or how many times I've started to write program, course or workshop material only to find myself fighting that inner voice whispering, "Who do you think you are?" or "What if they find out you're a fraud?" Those narratives are innate in all of us. And they will kill us, if we let them. - [The difference between connecting and socializing](https://heartstories.com/the-difference-between-connecting-and-socializing/) - We spend more time on Facebook and Instagram. We post deeper, more personal information. We go to networking events and parties. We join the gym, the PTA and our local church. But no matter how hard we try, we can't seem to extract connection from all our socializing. Are you looking for more connection or is socialization working just fine? I'd love to hear your thoughts. Comment to let me know. I want to help you achieve that goal. - [Because Brené came back](https://heartstories.com/because-brene-came-back/) - Brené cracked open my heart and mind to the power of these connections for the first time. Right after I left my career in sales to start HeartStories, I was introduced to her work on vulnerability and shame and it kept me from quitting. - [I won't let go](https://heartstories.com/i-wont-let-go/) - Maybe it's a busy season and I'm not around as much. Maybe it's a sad season, stressful or confusing season. It's just that all the seasons will pass and make way for the new. I may thrash for a while, but I'll get it figured out and I really want to know they'll still be there. . . holding the other end of the rope. - [Is your mirror dirty?](https://heartstories.com/is-your-mirror-dirty/) - Over the last month, two different friends have reached out to me from very dark places. Oddly, they're both going through a similar experience even though, their careers look entirely different, they are many years apart in age, and they live on different coasts of the county. Each of these women is beautiful, generous, creative, successful, and insanely - [Valuable is hard to get](https://heartstories.com/valuable-is-hard-to-get/) - If you want to be successful, in your marriage, in your parenting, in your friendships, in your work, or any other area of your life, it's going to require meaningful relationships. Opening up to learn from someone who's been there before will lighten the load. Valuable is hard to get, but it's worth it. to more love, - [What do cliques, exclusion and popularity contests have in common?](https://heartstories.com/what-do-cliques-exclusion-and-popularity-contests-have-in-common/) - If you're safe and comfortable behind your walls, with your bonfire and s'mores, you're in the most dangerous place of all. Cliques, exclusion and popularity contests make you weak. When you choose to engage them they cripple you from the strength that comes when women band together to lift each other up. We are stronger together. to more love, - [Do you recognize dignity?](https://heartstories.com/do-you-recognize-dignity/) - I heard a quote yesterday that stopped my hyper-active brain, dead in it's thoughts. My friend Barry quoted one of his students. I didn't catch her name, but she had something profound to say. We don't give people dignity, we recognize the dignity that is in them. In our privileged lives, it's easy to think - [Feeling understood](https://heartstories.com/feeling-understood/) - There's so much to be said for feeling understood. When someone looks you in the eyes and says, "Girl, I hear ya", it changes everything. You instantly know you're not the only one. You feel a little less crazy for what you've been thinking, feeling or doing. It's like a permission slip. It's like she - [Are you ready for a new story?](https://heartstories.com/are-you-ready-for-a-new-story/) - With the new year in full swing, I imagine some of the old stories in this video might be creeping up on you. Take one quick minute to watch it . . . It really is amazing how quickly one small, seemingly harmless, little thought can turn into a cascade of thoughts streaming through our - [When you're stuck](https://heartstories.com/when-youre-stuck/) - We went to Utah over the weekend to sneak in some snow skiing. It was a wonderful trip, despite my taking an unusually hard fall trying to keep up with my dare-devil kiddos. (have no idea where they got that from) ;-) It snowed every day so the powder was beautiful and thick. Beautiful thick - [Interesting accidents](https://heartstories.com/interesting-accidents/) - Have you ever accidentally mixed two foods on your plate and realized you liked it? Have you ever spilled paint on your canvas and decided to leave it because it actually looked kind of cool? What about double-booking a meeting time and ending up introducing two people who became friends? Accidents can be frustrating. - [You are that girl](https://heartstories.com/you-are-that-girl/) - I recently joined a health and fitness challenge led by my beautiful friend Angela, of Happy Weight Fitness . It's been profound in many ways for me. One that I wasn't expecting is Angela's encouragement. She's leading a private Facebook group, but also checking in on me personally and there's something she keeps saying that - [Your onlyness](https://heartstories.com/your-onlyness/) - I tend to move fast in relationships when I meet someone I admire. I'm a bit of an all-in kind of person. Yesterday was no different. I had one webinar on the books and the rest of my day was supposed to be focused on packing my family for our trip to Utah. Well... during the - [The outsiders](https://heartstories.com/the-outsiders/) - It's funny that I grew up in a very conservative home, but when I look back, I watched some pretty rough movies, at least based on the measures I use for my boys now. I was reminded of one of those movies this weekend called The Outsiders. It's about the rivalry between two gangs, the poor - [We can't see you when you're hiding](https://heartstories.com/we-cant-see-you-when-youre-hiding/) - We saw Joy on Saturday night. It was a great little movie, but if I was thinking of a word to describe it, I don't think "joy" would have been it. ;-) I'm going to touch on something from the movie, but I promise not to spoil anything in case you're planning to see it. - [Throw your stones](https://heartstories.com/throw-your-stones/) - I took a trip down to the lake yesterday to throw some stones. It certainly wasn't planned, but it was needed. I've spent this entire week almost completely unplugged from email. Tuesday was the first day the boys were back to school that I could focus to wrap up planning, goal setting etc. I was - [Do the Wobble Nae Nae](https://heartstories.com/wobble-nae-nae/) - Every muscle in my body is so sore. I have to roll out of bed on my side to get up, because raising my chest to sit up is a hopeless cause. When I try to sit, I die. If my son needs his shoelaces tied, we're going to be five minutes later to - [She'll be coming around the mountain](https://heartstories.com/shell-be-coming-around-the-mountain/) - When I was a little kid, we took a lot of road trips to visit my grandma who lived on the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. I loved going to visit her and I also loved the trip. We had to drive up a mountain on a long winding road, often at night, - [It will be worth it](https://heartstories.com/it-will-be-worth-it/) - We see the way we want things to be different. We can see a path to get there. We decide that it's worth it. Yet, when we set out to accomplish it and we're hit in the face with the reality of the difficulty, it's often hard to keep going. For 2016, I set some - [Who will you become?](https://heartstories.com/who-will-you-become/) - As we set all of our goals and resolutions for what we want to accomplish in 2016, I wonder how much we are taking into consideration who we will need to become to accomplish our goals. There's one thing I heard over and over this year talking with female social entrepreneurs. It's that they never expected, - [Our best years](https://heartstories.com/our-best-years/) - It's the last day of 2015. That can be stressful and exciting. Today, you might be celebrating huge accomplishments, milestones and incredible experiences. You might be realizing some hopes for this year that didn't come to pass. You might be in wonder of how 2015 is gone in a flash, just like that. Most likely, you're - [Replace the noise. Show love.](https://heartstories.com/replace-the-noise-show-love/) - This time of year can be especially joyful and especially painful at the same time. When the year is drawing to a close, we gather with family and friends, we often get time to reflect and plan and we celebrate. What I've noticed is that in all of the festivities, it's easy to let my - [The stories you leave behind](https://heartstories.com/the-stories-you-leave-behind/) - Last Tuesday, in a last-ditch effort to find a holiday pet sitter for our pups, the boys and I took a wrong turn. We ended up in this cemetery, following a lost dog (be still my bleeding heart). The boys saw a headstone that intrigued them so naturally, we stopped the car to check it out. - [Lighten up](https://heartstories.com/lighten-up/) - Reflecting back over the last year of life can bring a lot of mixed emotions. There are accomplishments and joys along with disappointments, regrets and frustrations. I've found as I look back, I often catch myself carrying around the disappointments instead of celebrating the joys. I don't know why I do that, as I consider myself a - [Guilt at Christmas](https://heartstories.com/guilt-at-christmas/) - I recently watched a ridiculous music video called "I'm giving guilt for Christmas". It's a corny song about a guy who is tired of feeling guilty about Christmas and instead decides to return all that guilt in "payback" and "pay it forward" to all the people in his life. Sounds like a great plan, huh? - [Will you stand with Love?](https://heartstories.com/will-you-stand-with-love/) - For months now, my heart has been breaking for the refugees. At a loss for what to do, I've carried on with my life, crying and praying that someone would come up with a plan to help them. One day in November, the ache in my heart was so strong, I sat sobbing uncontrollably at - [Your future does not equal your past](https://heartstories.com/your-future-does-not-equal-your-past/) - Our entire house is "under construction". The furniture is in the middle of each room, covered in drop cloth. The kitchen cabinets have been taped shut for days. The Christmas tree is wedged in the hallway. Could someone please remind me why I thought the holidays would be good time to have the entire house - [Embrace what's off-limits](https://heartstories.com/embrace-whats-off-limits/) - Last night, the iTunes store highlighted a special video interview with Taylor Swift as her 1989 World Tour was coming to a close. Of course, as I'm laying in bed, planning to grab a quick Christmas song by Cloverton, I ended up watching the entire interview with Taylor. Her maturity astounds me. Zane asked her about the - [The Light of the world](https://heartstories.com/the-light-of-the-world/) - I participated in a webinar training on Monday and of all the information I learned, there's one thing that hit me like a Nerf dart suction cup, between the eyes. "You can't be the light of the world if you can't pay your electric bill." ~ Bill Baren It struck me so profoundly for a couple - [What are you hoping for?](https://heartstories.com/what-are-you-hoping-for/) - Santa is still a bit of a mystery around our house. We watched The Rise of The Guardians a few years back and I'm telling you, it saved Santa for our family. When I was a kid, I never believed in Santa. Never once do I remember tiptoeing downstairs to try to catch him in the - [The gamble of your gift](https://heartstories.com/the-gamble-of-your-gift/) - Have you ever given a gift to someone thinking it would be so meaningful and special to them, only to found out they weren't really a fan? Maybe they thanked you profusely, but ended up never using the item? Yesterday, I got to hear Jay Utley, one of my favorite teachers, talk about what makes - [Transform a dancing lone nut today](https://heartstories.com/transform-a-dancing-lone-nut-today/) - I was reminded of the this 3 minute Ted talk yesterday by Dr. Michelle Mazur, my all-time favorite speech coach. In it, Derek Sivers described the leadership lessons we can learn by watching a wild, shirtless, dancing guy on the beach. I laughed, hard, again. What's interesting though, is the first time I saw it, - [What is this conflict teaching us?](https://heartstories.com/what-is-this-conflict-teaching-us/) - As a mother, my best measure of accountability tends to be when I try to see things through the eyes of my kids. What will they see, think, understand, or remember about a given situation based on my life? As they go about their lives and draw on their memories of me as their example, what - [A little lesson about clarity](https://heartstories.com/a-little-lesson-about-clarity/) - Have you every had an experience where you were blown away by someone's apparent lack of regard for you or your situation? I had a moment like that this past weekend. I simply could not believe that my friend, let's call her Sue to protect the innocent, would do something so self-focused and rude. What happened next - [Who you are becoming, not who you used to be.](https://heartstories.com/who-you-are-becoming-not-who-you-used-to-be/) - Do you ever look back at your younger self and wonder where she went? Do you miss her freedom, naivety, and energy that was so full of life? Back when you were young, wild, and free? I do. Sometimes I have memories, or get glances of the younger me and I miss her. I long to - [The most wonderful time of the year](https://heartstories.com/the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year/) - I keep hearing this song over and over in my head. Maybe someone is trying to send me a message. . . or it could be that Michael Buble's version is part of the Christmas playlist plugged into our home speaker. ;-) Either way, it keeps bringing this question to my mind: What makes this - [Your beautiful tapestry](https://heartstories.com/your-beautiful-tapestry/) - I woke up this morning to an email explaining just exactly how costly a mistake I made is going to be. It was a sinking feeling. It'd be easy to want to crawl under a rock and hide right about now. It'd be easy to fire up the internal tape player playing the worn out track - [3 Gratitudes](https://heartstories.com/3-gratitudes/) - Did Thanksgiving come and go in a flash and leave before you got a chance to soak up all the gratitude? I watched a vlog by Jeff Walker on Monday with an easy practice to keep gratitude alive long after Thanksgiving. I've done it for three days now and it's leaving such a nice trail of gratitude in my life - [Your need](https://heartstories.com/your-need/) - As we enter the holiday season, it's so easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle, pushing our personal needs further and further done in order to simply keep up. But each of us has needs, desires and longings for things to be better in certain areas of our lives. Over the last few - [When it's hard](https://heartstories.com/when-its-hard/) - If you ever come to visit my office you can tell instantly if I've had some emotionally hard work to do lately or If I've just been busy with busy work. You can tell by looking at my desk. If it's covered with piles of papers, pens, water bottles, receipts and sticky notes everywhere, I've just been - [Love surpasses knowledge](https://heartstories.com/love-surpasses-knowledge/) - Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "I will try that as soon as I learn a little more about it" or "Once I figure out the right words to say, I'll have that conversation, write that blog, or take a stand on that issue." I catch myself thinking those things a lot. The problem is, I - [Wisdom from around our table](https://heartstories.com/wisdom-from-around-our-table/) - Thanksgiving is a time of coming together. It's a time when many people gather around the table to share a giant feast of a meal with those they love and care about. Although yesterday, I was reminded that there are so many who felt alone. My friend Paris, whose only relative in town was her - [I see you](https://heartstories.com/for-you/) - When I look back over the last three years of HeartStories, I see a winding journey. It's always been heading in the same direction, but it's taken many twists and turns, carving it's new path all along the way. When I look back at how far we've come, all I see is you. You're reading, commenting, and sharing - [What's giving got to do with it?](https://heartstories.com/whats-giving-got-to-do-with-it/) - Spending time with my family this week is helping to prepare my heart for the day of gratitude. The tradition of celebrating holidays with family and friends from far and wide has much more meaning to me now than ever before. It means more because now I can see that having company means giving. It means - [Invite your adult self to the table](https://heartstories.com/invite-your-adult-self-to-the-table/) - If you could peek into our family kitchen as we prepare our thanksgiving meal, this is what you'd see; My sister Kim (#2) is in the kitchen, preparing a beautiful meal. Mom is labeling red cups with a sharpie. Dad in the yard playing football with the boys. Heather (#4) working hard to make sure - [Your best laid plans](https://heartstories.com/your-best-laid-plans/) - Doesn't it seem like no matter how far in advance we start planning, the holidays sneak up on us quickly and almost always, things don't go as planned? We have family staying with us for the next 7 days. In my mind I had it all planned, how all the cleaning and preparation would go - [Will that someone be you?](https://heartstories.com/will-that-someone-be-you/) - I woke up this morning with a heavy heart for a friend. That's an unusual occurrence for me. I thought, I should text her and tell her I'm thinking of her. Then, No. That would be totally weird. We haven't talked in months. I checked her Instagram feed. Everything seemed fine. (ha.) But I - [Fake it or make it](https://heartstories.com/fake-it-or-make-it/) - I hear a lot of people say "Fake it until you make it". I realize some days there's a fine line between keeping your chin up to take the next step and crumbling in a heap of tears on the floor. There's also a difference in showing up professionally for those who look to you - [Celebrating the beauty of 40](https://heartstories.com/celebrating-the-beauty-of-40/) - This is the year that many of my friends and I turn 40. My whole life, I expected this year of going over the hill to show up like the grim reaper with aches, pains and despair. Some of those aches and pains are most definitely there and I can tell my body is getting older. - [That friend](https://heartstories.com/that-friend/) - At 4 o'clock this morning I woke up to my boys, shaking me saying "Mom, mom, there's a tornado!" They were scared to death. Of course, being the empathetic, caring mom I am, before I even opened my eyes, I said, "There's no tornado boys, everything is okay." Then a second or two later, - [Hope is alive.](https://heartstories.com/hope-is-alive/) - Over the weekend our newsfeeds reeled with the tragedy unfolding in Paris. It turned our attention from the debate over the red Starbucks cup, to caring for Paris, then partially to a debate over the importance of caring for Paris, in ways like painting our profile pictures on Facebook, etc. . . Tragedy often reminds us - [Redemption, dignity and hope](https://heartstories.com/redemption-dignity-and-hope/) - Yesterday I had a surprise visitor show up at my house. I was sitting at my desk in my sweatshirt and yoga pants, no makeup and hair in a bun, when the doorbell rang. It was my dear friend Carol. She arrived to do some shopping at the HeartStories Fair Trade pop-up shop I'm hosting. - [Breathe](https://heartstories.com/breathe/) - There are days I feel like I'm running so fast I forget to breathe. Not literally of course, but emotionally. I move from one thing to the next without taking a single second to pause and focus with intention on where I'm headed or why. Part of that is being a mother and - [The power of kindness](https://heartstories.com/the-power-of-kindness/) - Over the years I've learned a lot about the importance of kindness. Yes, of course, I've always known the golden rule, but I'm a pretty competitive person. I have this crazy deep need to be right, to win. It doesn't matter if I'm driving down the road, picking a checkout lane at the grocery store, - [The mother of knowledge](https://heartstories.com/the-mother-of-knowledge/) - Last night, the boys and I were tucked under the warm covers in bed reading A Wrinkle In Time. (Isn't it amazing how kid's books can speak to you!) Right there in the middle of a chapter about this new and unusual type of time travel, this quote jumped off the page at me. Straight - [From darkness to light](https://heartstories.com/from-darkness-to-light/) - The light in my closet has been out for over a month. The first few days, I was just lazy and didn't go get the ladder to switch out the bulbs. Finally, after a week of trying to get dressed in the dark, I got the ladder and bulbs, climbed up and changed them. After the - [What to do with stress](https://heartstories.com/what-to-do-with-stress/) - My whole life I've been pretty avoidant of stress. If something is emotionally stressful I turn and look for an exit. As long as I can remember, when I've felt sad or overwhelmed, I've gone to sleep. Literally, "pull the covers back! I'm diving in" kind of sleep. Now as an adult who is responsible - [Pushing past the fear to bring dignity to women in Guatemala, meet Sheeva Sairafi, CEO and Founder of Local + Lejos](https://heartstories.com/pushing-past-the-fear-to-bring-dignity-to-women-in-guatemala-meet-sheeva-sairafi-ceo-and-founder-of-local-lejos/) - This girl is on fire. Her heart is set on creating lasting impact and she won't let anything get in her way, including a conversation with me! Ha. Seriously though, she made it very clear (in her kind, caring way) that she's not here to shoot the breeze, her focus is on empowering women in - [She's in it to change the lives of 10 women, meet Katie Martinez, founder of Elegantees](https://heartstories.com/shes-in-it-to-change-the-lives-of-10-women-meet-katie-martinez-founder-of-elegantees/) - Using fashion as a medium for making positive change might seem like a glamorous way to give back, and live your heartstories. But running a social enterprise is hard. The margins are smaller, the days are longer and giving up affects so much more than you. This is a beautiful story of a woman and - [Two sisters using technology to change the lives of women, meet Kim Waeber, Co-founder & COO of Kidogo Kidogo](https://heartstories.com/two-sisters-using-technology-to-change-the-lives-of-women-meet-kim-waeber-co-founder-coo-of-kidogo-kidogo/) - Are you starting to pick up on the fact that each of us has a unique path, a unique story that can impact the world for good? You, yes you. You were born to be a world changer. This is a story of two sisters working in the corporate world, who were grateful for their mobile - [Reflections on this rainy day](https://heartstories.com/reflections-on-this-rainy-day/) - One of my best memories took place on a Saturday night in rainy San Antonio. My parents and I walked through the downpour under our large umbrella, bundled and warm, just laughing and talking after a delicious meal on the river walk. We passed a bench, and at first, I thought someone had left - [A woman on a mission to create sustainable change, meet Elisabetta Colabianchi, Founder and CEO of Kurandza](https://heartstories.com/a-woman-on-a-mission-to-create-sustainable-change-meet-elisabetta-colabianchi-founder-and-ceo-of-kurandza/) - You know that quote about living in such a way that if anyone ever spoke badly of you, no one would believe it? That's this girl. I've spent the last year getting to know female social entrepreneurs from around the globe and this one has a reputation that won't stop. People don't just know her. - [A move and a master's degree couldn't hold this designer's heart back, Meet Elizabeth Lepine, Founder of Arrowroot](https://heartstories.com/a-move-and-a-masters-degree-couldnt-hold-this-designers-heart-back-meet-elizabeth-lepine-founder-of-arrowroot/) - Would you share with us about your life before Arrowroot and now? My (now) husband and I grew up a few blocks away from each other in Little Rock, Arkansas. We started dating in high school, went to separate colleges and got married about a year after we'd both graduated :) He's a huge part - [What does this make possible?](https://heartstories.com/what-does-this-make-possible/) - I listened to Michael Hyatt on podcast last week. He was talking about a question that he asks himself when things don't go the way he planned. "What does this make possible?" He went on to talk about how that simple question can change his perspective on any situation. I wrote the question on top of - [A friend, mother, saavy business woman and profound lover of people, meet Shannon Keith, CEO + founder of Sudara](https://heartstories.com/a-friend-mother-saavy-business-woman-and-profound-lover-of-people-meet-shannon-keith-ceo-founder-of-sudara/) - Shannon was one of the first women who was kind enough to chat with me when I first had the idea to find ways to support and connect female social entrepreneurs. Not only did she chat with me, I remember my words to her afterwards, "You watered my soul today." And she still does. While - [Finding joy in pain](https://heartstories.com/finding-joy-in-pain/) - Have you ever noticed that sometimes in life we start new projects or relationships with the expectation that they will be not only be good and rewarding, but also that the journey will be enjoyable? I've found this to be true in new jobs, work out plans (I really have tried), healthy eating, marriage, parenting, - [Diana Mao of Nomi Network, a woman of faith with a story of hope](https://heartstories.com/diana-mao-of-nomi-network-a-woman-of-faith-with-a-story-of-hope/) - Diana is one of the most humble women I know, and yet, she is surely one of the most accomplished and driven entrepreneurs of our time. Something she won't tell you in our interview is that she recently completed The Presidential Leadership Scholars Program. The program is a partnership designed for leaders who share a - [A side business turned into a force for good, meet Jillian Ryan, Founder of Marie Mae Company](https://heartstories.com/a-side-business-turned-into-a-force-for-good-meet-jillian-ryan-founder-of-marie-mae-company/) - She's driven, smart and gets right down to business with her incredible eye for design. Meet Jillian Ryan, the creative genius behind Marie Mae Company, Paper Goods with Sustainable Impact. Hi Jillian. Meeting you for coffee was such a treat and an encouragement to my heart. I'm so excited to finally get to share your story! Will - [The underground language of love](https://heartstories.com/the-underground-language-of-love/) - My husband drives a jeep. The boys and I have hijacked it in recent days due to the beautiful fall weather in Texas. I've noticed something interesting about driving a Jeep. Anyone passing by who is also driving a Jeep, seems to raise two fingers off the wheel and give a nod as if we're in - [Family recipe](https://heartstories.com/family-recipe/) - I heard a story recently about a woman making her famous family recipe pot roast. Before she put it in the pan, her husband asked her why she cut the good meat off both ends of the roast. She said, "That's the way my mom did always did it." He was so interested to learn - [The red rescue phone](https://heartstories.com/the-red-rescue-phone/) - The boys and I stopped at Target to pick up a "reward" (read: bribery) for making great choices with a two new babysitters. They thought they knew exactly what they wanted before we arrived and they'd waited so patiently to get there. We were going to run in and run out. (bahahaha) You know the drill. - [Turning recycled fabrics into employment for women entrepreneurs, Meet Elizabeth Roney, Founder & Designer at Liz Alig](https://heartstories.com/turning-recycled-fabrics-into-employment-for-women-entrepreneurs-meet-elizabeth-roney-founder-designer-at-liz-alig/) - I love Elizabeth's no-nonsense style. She has a heart full of passion, but she's cool, calm and collected. What's not to love?! Meet Elizabeth Roney. Hi Liz! Yours is our first story that focuses on turning recycled fabrics into employment for female entrepreneurs around the world. I'm so excited to get to share it! - [Avoid pain or grow](https://heartstories.com/avoid-pain-or-grow/) - At a conference over the weekend, a speaker mentioned that people at the gym don't complain about pain. They don't complain about their muscles hurting or sweating. They expect it . It's worth it, because they want to become a different person. As simple as that is, it's profound if you apply if to our lives, especially - [Precious Moments](https://heartstories.com/precious-moments/) - When I was a kid my mom collected these little ceramic figurines called Precious Moments. They each represented a "precious moment" in time, like a wedding, a new baby, a trip to Disney, oh, and I can't leave out the Free Puppies! We'd scour garage sales, look for ads in the newspaper, and stop random strangers - [Okay Monday, Let's do this!](https://heartstories.com/okay-monday-lets-do-this/) - It's Monday. I can tell it's Monday because I'm sitting at my computer with my fingers on the keys, but they're not wanting to move. I think my body got up, but my brain stayed on my pillow. Maybe this is the whole reason for the hashtag #MotivationMonday. It feels like the weekend just flew - [The space between](https://heartstories.com/the-space-between/) - I've been seeing a new therapist over the past few months. She's amazing. Something interesting came up for me last week. It has helped me so much already and I know is going to continue to be such a huge help, so I thought I'd share it with you. It's something she calls the space - [Let the chocolate go](https://heartstories.com/let-the-chocolate-go/) - I can't help but remember (and laugh) thinking of the I Love Lucy episode, where she and Ethel get a job working on a chocolate candy conveyor belt. They're told they can't let one candy pass unwrapped or they will be fired. At first it seems easy and manageable, and then the chocolates start coming - [What brought you here?](https://heartstories.com/what-brought-you-here/) - When I think about my most vulnerable, stuck places sometimes, I wonder how I got there. How in the world did I ever end up here? What's clear is that whatever got me here, isn't going to get me where I want to go, unless I want to end up here again. When I'm exhausted after an hour - [What to wear?! Vintage or Rent the Runway?](https://heartstories.com/what-to-wear-vintage-or-rent-the-runway/) - With the runway show only four weeks away, the question of What do I wear? keeps coming up among friends. I've been thrilled to hear the most popular options don't include a trip to the mall! Since it's Fashion Friday, I thought it'd be fun to explore those shopping options together. If you're not here in - [Something good is on the way](https://heartstories.com/something-good-is-on-the-way/) - You know that feeling that takes over your body when you open the door to walk into a coffee shop, grandma's house, or the little bakery on the corner? The sweet aroma hits you as soon as you open the door and your body responds with a relaxed "ahhh" and anticipation of what's to come. I - [A beautiful sonnet](https://heartstories.com/a-beautiful-sonnet/) - We had a neighborhood garage sale this weekend. I thought we made it through the morning without driving around to shop the sales. But as we were leaving the neighborhood to head out for the day, the boys noticed a garage sale with a skateboard ramp, a punching bag, and a big animal cage. So of - [Progress, not perfection](https://heartstories.com/progress-not-perfection/) - Some days I sit down to my desk (yes, that's my desk) and feel a little overwhelmed. There's so much to do and at the end of the day, it's never finished. Never. It's crazy. Before I left my j.o.b. to start HeartStories, there were projects and deadlines. When the date came, it was over. I could - [The art of the sifter](https://heartstories.com/the-art-of-the-sifter/) - On our drive back to Denver this summer, we stopped at a gold mine. The boys have been talking about going to a gold mine for years. So the excitement built over our entire trip, until the day finally arrived. We woke up that morning to a grey cloud cover and drizzling rain. As we arrived - [It started with a moment](https://heartstories.com/it-started-with-a-moment/) - It started one Sunday morning in January 2011. Our church had several organizations that fight human trafficking and sexual exploitation come to share with us and educate us. The Super Bowl was coming to Dallas and they wanted us to know what to watch for. I heard a story that day that caused a huge - [In the end, nothing else matters](https://heartstories.com/in-the-end-nothing-else-matters/) - You will find as you look back on your life that the moments that stand out, the moments when you have really lived, are the moments when you have done things in a spirit of love. ~ Henry Drummond As I read that quote this morning, I did a double-take and read it again. - [The path in front of you](https://heartstories.com/the-path-in-front-of-you/) - I'm going to out myself a little bit here, but I'm hoping it will be worth it for you. About 12 years ago, one of my friends was having a birthday party and offering gifts to the guests through some sort of a drawing process. We were in a swanky location, all dressed up, and I - [Cheerleader](https://heartstories.com/cheerleader/) - Don't you just love the song by OMI, Cheerleader? Every time you hear it, don't you get this happy little feeling that makes you want to flutter around the room? Oh, that's just me? Oh, ok. Moving on. . . Seriously, who wouldn't want a cheerleader like this? When I need motivation 'Cause she stays - [Because I said so](https://heartstories.com/because-i-said-so/) - Did your parents ever say this when you were growing up? Do you ever say it? When an argument has grown so frustrating that you just can't think of anything else, those words come flying out sometimes. It's like the last stand. It doesn't matter why. The only thing that matters is because I - [Choose your impact](https://heartstories.com/choose-your-impact/) - I had a really strange dream a few nights ago. It was about Seth Godin, a man I greatly respect and admire. The dream was simple. He gave a talk, then offered to stay and answer individuals questions, one on one. People came from everywhere. They were pouring in the door. It seemed - [The surrogate sister](https://heartstories.com/the-surrogate-sister/) - Facebook is an interesting phenomena of our age. You can read about and watch one friend experiencing the biggest joy of their life and then scroll down to see another friend's world collapsing around them. It can be quite a roller coaster of emotions. Sometimes it's hard to know what to do. Do you press - [It can happen anywhere](https://heartstories.com/it-can-happen-anywhere/) - On a trip to Boston, Ashley VanBuskirk, founder of Flora Stationery (& one of our Love Makers) met with Holly Curtis, a designer at Keds. Holly spent time answering questions and mentoring Ashley before delivering surprising news that will impact Ashley and Flora, in such a beautiful way. When I watched the video, I was pleasantly surprised - [How to give, without money](https://heartstories.com/how-to-give-without-money/) - Here in North Texas it's officially "Giving Day" which means matching gifts and huge financial support for local non-profits. My news feed and my inbox are overflowing with messages making sure I know that today is the day. If you're local and able to give monetarily to a cause you care about, do it - [Battles most people know nothing about](https://heartstories.com/battles-most-people-know-nothing-about/) - We saw the movie War Room last week. It's full of great encouragement and inspiration, but for me Miss Clara is the highlight of the whole film. She is a strong and sassy older woman who fights the battles of her life in prayer in a closet she calls her war room. She's determined to support and - [For better or for worse](https://heartstories.com/for-better-or-for-worse/) - We took a little weekend trip down to Austin. Friday afternoon,I noticed that we were rushing to get packed, rushing to beat traffic. Rushing to get to dinner. Clearly we needed to hurry up, so we could get to Austin to relax together. Ha. It sounds ironic when I say it out loud, but there's - [Can you see them?](https://heartstories.com/can-you-see-them/) - A few weeks ago I saw it for first time. I was sitting in a coffee shop after a meeting with our interns, looking up something on the topic of ethical fashion when I came across this video, called Handprint. I had no idea what it was, but I pushed play. What ensued was me sitting - [Who's judging you?](https://heartstories.com/whos-judging-you/) - One of my new entrepreneur friends and I have been corresponding over email a lot lately. She's having a tough time. It's really hard to do what they're doing. We don't really think about it, but running a for-benefit type of business is really like running a regular for-profit company and everything that entails. Then, - [She wants you to be brave too. Meet Bethany Tran, Founder & Designer at The Root Collective](https://heartstories.com/she-wants-you-to-be-brave-too-meet-bethany-tran-founder-designer-at-the-root-collective/) - This girl. If you know her and don't love her, you have a heart of stone. She is hysterical and kind. She's brilliant and creative. She's one in a million. 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Mini- Facials & Skin Consults with Kim Welch – Nov 14th, - [Esperance Aesthetic Wellness](https://heartstories.com/sponsors-directory/esperance-aesthetic-wellness/) - At Esperance Aesthetic Wellness, Kimberly Welch is dedicated to helping you look as good as you feel through cosmetic treatments, procedures and injectables. - [Legacy ER & Urgent Care](https://heartstories.com/sponsors-directory/legacy-er-urgent-care/) - From pediatric to adult medical care, Legacy ER & Urgent Care is your community’s leading Emergency Room with Urgent Care billing services all under one roof. - [McCathern Family Law](https://heartstories.com/sponsors-directory/mccathern-family-law/) - Laura Roach, partner & attorney at McCathern Family Law practice, primarily focuses on mediation but handles a select number of litigation cases, as well. - [HeartStories Sponsor: Two Ways to Practice Selflessness with Laura Roach](https://heartstories.com/sponsors-directory/mccathern-family-law/two-ways-to-practice-selflessness-laura-roach-mccathern-family-law/) - HeartStories presents Two Ways to Practice Selflessness featuring Laura Roach of McCathern Family Law - [HeartStories Sponsor: Feeling Good in Your Own Skin with Laura Roach](https://heartstories.com/sponsors-directory/mccathern-family-law/feeling-good-in-your-own-skin-laura-roach-mccathern-family-law/) - HeartStories presents Feeling Good in Your Own Skin featuring Laura Roach of McCathern Family Law - [HeartStories Sponsor: Boost Serotonin & Dopamine Naturally with Laura Roach](https://heartstories.com/sponsors-directory/mccathern-family-law/boost-serotonin-dopamine-naturally-laura-roach-mccathern-family-law/) - HeartStories presents Boost Serotonin & Dopamine Naturally! featuring Laura Roach of McCathern Family Law - [HeartStories Sponsor: Behind the Scenes with Laura Roach](https://heartstories.com/sponsors-directory/mccathern-family-law/behind-the-scenes-laura-roach-mccathern-family-law/) - HeartStories presents Behind the Scenes featuring Laura Roach of McCathern Family Law - [HeartStories Sponsor: 4910 Monterey Home Tour](https://heartstories.com/sponsors-directory/patton-international-properties/heartstories-sponsor-4910-monterey-home-tour/) - HeartStories presents 4910 Monterey Home Tour featuring Myla Pattonof Patton International Properties - [HeartStories Sponsor: 1801 Provine Court Home Tour](https://heartstories.com/sponsors-directory/patton-international-properties/heartstories-sponsor-1801-provine-court-home-tour/) - HeartStories presents 1801 Provine Court Home Tour featuring Myla Pattonof Patton International Properties - [HeartStories Sponsor: 5216 Sky Lake Home Tour](https://heartstories.com/sponsors-directory/patton-international-properties/heartstories-sponsor-5216-sky-lake-home-tour/) - HeartStories presents 5216 Sky Lake Home Tour featuring Myla Pattonof Patton International Properties - [HeartStories Sponsor: 7405 Breakers Lane Home Tour](https://heartstories.com/sponsors-directory/patton-international-properties/heartstories-sponsor-7405-breakers-lane-home-tour/) - HeartStories presents 7405 Breakers Lane Home Tour featuring Myla Pattonof Patton International Properties - [HeartStories Sponsor: 5508 Seapines Home Tour](https://heartstories.com/sponsors-directory/patton-international-properties/5508-seapines-home-tour-myla-patton-realtor/) - HeartStories presents 5508 Seapines Home Tour featuring Myla Pattonof Patton International Properties - [Angela Deaton Team](https://heartstories.com/sponsors-directory/angela-deaton-team/) - Angela Deaton Team specializes in a comprehensive range of lending services including purchases, refinancing, renovations and guidance on family and finance. - [HeartStories Sponsor: Free Up Cash with Refinancing](https://heartstories.com/sponsors-directory/angela-deaton-team/free-up-cash-with-refinancing-angela-deaton-prime-lending/) - HeartStories presents Free Up Cash with Refinancing featuring Angela Deaton of Prime Lending - [HeartStories Sponsor: Reduce Debt and Fund Dream Projects](https://heartstories.com/sponsors-directory/angela-deaton-team/reduce-debt-fund-dream-projects-angela-deaton-prime-lending/) - HeartStories presents Reduce Debt and Fund Dream Projects featuring Angela Deaton of Prime Lending - [HeartStories Sponsor: The Right Team Makes All the Difference](https://heartstories.com/sponsors-directory/angela-deaton-team/the-right-team-makes-all-the-difference-angela-deataon-prime-lending/) - HeartStories presents The Right Team Makes All the Difference featuring Angela Deaton of Prime Lending - [Ask the Expert: Episode Six with Dr. Jay Woody](https://heartstories.com/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-episode-six-dr-jay-woody-legacy-er-urgent-care/) - HeartStories presents Ask the Expert: Episode Six featuring Dr. Jay Woody of Legacy ER & Urgent Care - [Ask the Expert: Episode Five with Dr. Jay Woody](https://heartstories.com/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-episode-five-dr-jay-woody-legacy-er-urgent-care/) - HeartStories presents Ask the Expert: Episode Five featuring Dr. Jay Woody of Legacy ER & Urgent Care - [Ask the Expert: Episode Four with Dr. Jay Woody](https://heartstories.com/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-episode-four-dr-jay-woody-legacy-er-urgent-care/) - HeartStories presents Ask the Expert: Episode Four featuring Dr. Jay Woody of Legacy ER & Urgent Care - [Ask the Expert: Episode One with Angela Deaton](https://heartstories.com/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-episode-one-angela-deaton-prime-lending/) - HeartStories presents Ask the Expert: Episode One featuring Angela Deaton of Prime Lending - [Ask the Expert: Episode Two with Angela Deaton](https://heartstories.com/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-episode-two-angela-deaton-prime-lending/) - HeartStories presents Ask the Expert: Episode Two featuring Angela Deaton of Prime Lending - [Ask the Expert: Episode Three with Sarah Brown](https://heartstories.com/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-episode-three-sarah-brown-bambino-sitters/) - HeartStories presents Ask the Expert: Episode Three featuring Sarah Brown of Bambino Sitters - [Sisters On Your Sofa](https://heartstories.com/sisters-on-your-sofa/) - In this show, Crystal chats it up with wholehearted women, discussing timely topics with authenticity, wisdom, and grace.If you could use a sister’s shoulder and presence in your life, tune in to join us! On your sofa, you laugh and sometimes cry. It’s a safe place to share your hopes, dreams, and even your fears. - [Sisters On Your Sofa: Impacting Communities Through Business with Brandi Voth](https://heartstories.com/sisters-on-your-sofa/impacting-communities-through-business-brandi-voth/) - Sisters on Your Sofa presents Impacting Communities Through Business featuring Brandi Voth - [Sisters On Your Sofa: Organize Chaos In The Pursuit of Happiness with Mallory Shows](https://heartstories.com/sisters-on-your-sofa/organize-chaos-pursuit-of-happiness-mallory-shows/) - Sisters on Your Sofa presents Organize Chaos In The Pursuit of Happiness featuring Mallory Shows - [Sisters On Your Sofa: Freeing Your Mind with Melissa Thomas](https://heartstories.com/sisters-on-your-sofa/freeing-your-mind-floral-design-melissa-thomas/) - Sisters on Your Sofa presents Freeing Your Mind with Floral Design featuring Melissa Thomas - [Sisters On Your Sofa: Inspiring Joy Though Community & Storytelling with Eli Walker](https://heartstories.com/sisters-on-your-sofa/inspiring-joy-though-community-storytelling-eli-walker/) - Sisters on Your Sofa presents Inspiring Joy Though Community & Storytelling featuring Eli Walker - [Sisters On Your Sofa: The Balance of Business & Motherhood with Rebekah Relander](https://heartstories.com/sisters-on-your-sofa/balance-business-motherhood-rebekah-relander/) - Sisters on Your Sofa presents The Balance of Business & Motherhood featuring Rebekah Relander - [Sisters On Your Sofa: Turning Melodies into Songs of Hope with Charlie Wendell](https://heartstories.com/sisters-on-your-sofa/turning-melodies-into-songs-of-hope-charlie-wendell/) - Sisters on Your Sofa presents Turning Melodies into Songs of Hope featuring Charlie Wendell - [Sisters On Your Sofa: The Art of Embracing Imperfection with Chelsey Rogers](https://heartstories.com/sisters-on-your-sofa/the-art-of-embracing-imperfection-chelsey-rogers/) - Sisters on Your Sofa presents The Art of Embracing Imperfection featuring Chelsey Rogers - [Sisters On Your Sofa: Sweet Joy in an Ever-Changing World with Sarahbeth Yeli Marshall](https://heartstories.com/sisters-on-your-sofa/sweet-joy-ever-changing-world-sarahbeth-yeli-marshall/) - Sisters on Your Sofa presents Sweet Joy in an Ever-Changing World featuring Sarahbeth "Yeli" Marshall - [Sisters On Your Sofa: Creating a Legacy of Service with Terri Paterson-McElhaney](https://heartstories.com/sisters-on-your-sofa/creating-legacy-service-terri-paterson-mcelhaney/) - Sisters on Your Sofa presents Creating a Legacy of Service featuring Terri Paterson-McElhaney - [Sisters On Your Sofa: Celebrating Joy in the Midst of Pain with Paige Chenault](https://heartstories.com/sisters-on-your-sofa/celebrating-joy-in-the-midst-of-pain-paige-chenault/) - Sisters on Your Sofa presents Celebrating Joy in the Midst of Pain featuring Paige Chenault - [Sisters On Your Sofa: Friendships for Health & Happiness with Shasta Nelson](https://heartstories.com/sisters-on-your-sofa/friendships-health-happiness-shasta-nelson/) - Sisters on Your Sofa presents Friendships for Health & Happiness featuring Shasta Nelson - [Sisters On Your Sofa: My Three Sisters](https://heartstories.com/sisters-on-your-sofa/my-three-sisters/) - Sisters on Your Sofa presents My Three Sisters featuring Michelle Gage, Kimberly Welch & Heather Oathout - [Sisters On Your Sofa: Artistic Connection with Ruby Jaffrey](https://heartstories.com/sisters-on-your-sofa/artistic-connection-ruby-jaffrey/) - Sisters on Your Sofa presents Artistic Connection featuring Ruby Jaffrey - [Sisters On Your Sofa: Beauty in the Expectation with Stephanie Hanrahan](https://heartstories.com/sisters-on-your-sofa/beauty-in-expectation-stephanie-hanrahan/) - Sisters on Your Sofa presents Beauty in the Expectation featuring Stephanie Hanrahan - [Sisters On Your Sofa: Women & Money with Angela Deaton, Laura Roach](https://heartstories.com/sisters-on-your-sofa/women-and-money-angela-deaton-laura-roach/) - Sisters on Your Sofa presents Women & Money featuring Angela Deaton & Laura Roach - [Sisters On Your Sofa: You've Got This with Margie Warrell](https://heartstories.com/sisters-on-your-sofa/youve-got-this-margie-warrell/) - Sisters on Your Sofa presents You've Got This! featuring Margie Warrell - [HeartStories Blog](https://heartstories.com/blog/) - Welcome to the HeartStories Blog! Saudade Dad: Your Love Remains Crystal Gornto • No Comments We’re celebrating you today, Dad. It’s your 77th birthday. This is the second time we’ve celebrated your birthday without you physically here with us. Daddy, it still hurts so bad. I’ve lost so much since you’ve been gone. I wish - [HeartStories Girls Trip Pay it Forward Donate](https://heartstories.com/girls-trip-pay-it-forward-donate/) - You are amazing! As you know, there are loads of amazing women out there who’ve really been through it this year and truly need the restoration of a girls trip. Thank you for generously offering to sponsor a deserving woman on our HeartStories Girls Trip to Mexico! No matter the amount, you’d like to offer, - [My Ticket](https://heartstories.com/my-ticket/) - [Blog Subscriber Sign Up Confirmation](https://heartstories.com/blog-subscriber-sign-up-confirmation/) - Thanks for submitting your info! We just sent a note to your inbox to verify it's really you. Click that link & you'll be all signed up. We're so happy you've joined us! Be sure to sign up for our Newsletter, too! We'll send you little love notes on occasion when there's something we think you'll want - [Newsletter Subscriber Sign Up Confirmation](https://heartstories.com/newsletter-subscriber-sign-up-confirmation/) - Thanks for signing up to receive our newsletter! We sent a note to your inbox to verify it's really you. Click that link & you'll be an official subscriber. - [HeartStories Member Brie Mine Galentine GNO Charcuterie Board Girls Night](https://heartstories.com/girls-night-on-demand/heartstories-member-brie-mine-galentine-gno-charcuterie-board-girls-night/) - Welcome to Brie Mine, Galentine GNO! Are you ready to celebrate Sisterhood? Grab your besties, gather around your preferred device, and watch the video to begin your Galentine Girls Night.​ Download your Brie Mine Hostess Guide here: Please share your experience! There’s nothing we love more than seeing you and your girlfriendshaving fun together and - [Brie Mine Galentine GNO Charcuterie Board Girls Night](https://heartstories.com/brie-mine-galentine-gno-charcuterie-board-girls-night/) - Galentine’s celebrations are ALWAYS a good idea! Celebrate sisterhood with this amazing charcuterie board workshop led by HeartStories and Fig & Goat! - [Free Trial On Demand Membership](https://heartstories.com/free-trial-on-demand-membership/) - Girls Night On Demand Membership You lead a busy life that may not always align with our live events.But you still need a Girls night … We've got you covered! Sign up for an On Demand Membership for unlimited access to our event library & host Girls Night on your schedule! Start Your Free Trial Never - [On Demand Membership](https://heartstories.com/on-demand-membership/) - Girls Night On Demand Membership You lead a busy life that may not always align with our live events.But you still need a Girls night … We've got you covered! Sign up for an On Demand Membership for unlimited access to our event library & host Girls Night on your schedule! Become a member! Never run - [HeartStories Member Heart's Desire GNO Desire Map Goal Setting Girls Night](https://heartstories.com/girls-night-on-demand/heartstories-member-hearts-desire-gno-desire-map-goal-setting-girls-night/) - Welcome to Heart's Desire GNO! Are you ready to set goals with soul? Grab your besties, gather around your preferred device, and watch the videoto begin your Heart's Desire Girls Night. Download your Heart’s Desire Hostess Guide here: Please share your experience! There’s nothing we love more than seeing you and your girlfriendshaving fun together - [Heart's Desire GNO Desire Map Goal Setting Girls Night](https://heartstories.com/hearts-desire-gno-desire-map-goal-setting-girls-night/) - Gather your girlfriends for a HeartStories girls night to create goals with soul with The Desire Map led by Ann Marie McKenzie. - [Auxano Counseling](https://heartstories.com/sponsors-directory/auxano-counseling-dr-scott-gornto/) - Dr. R. Scott Gornto's unique Auxano approach to counseling & teaching builds lasting relationships through personal development & relational intelligence. - [Be a Featured Guest](https://heartstories.com/featured-guest/) - Let's Partner! Each month at Girls Night Out, we highlight a woman who has created something interesting with her life, and an entire event is built around that amazing woman and her business!The female entrepreneur shares her story with our audience and leads us through her brand of experiential content. We feature this incredible woman - [Become a Sponsor](https://heartstories.com/becomeasponsor/) - We can help with that! HeartStories connects your brand to a community of ambitious women committed to family and career. Our sponsorship provides nationwide access to thousands of women who are looking for the products & services you offer. Become a Sponsor Reach an Engaged Audience Humanize Your Brand Share Your Story Reach an Engaged - [HeartStories GNO on Demand Previous Member Annual Membership Registration Form](https://heartstories.com/heartstories-gno-on-demand-previous-member-annual-membership-registration-form/) - Enjoy your free trial to HeartStories GNO on Demand Annual Membership! Our gift to you through 2021, then only $97/year! (Lowest price that will ever be offered!) Terms: 121 Days for free then $97 / Year First Name:* First Name Required Last Name:* Last Name Required Address Line 1:* Address Line 1 is Required Address Line - [Chocolate Therapy GNO Chocolate Tasting Girls Night](https://heartstories.com/chocolate-therapy-gno-chocolate-tasting-girls-night/) - This chocolate tasting girls night led by HeartStories & YeliBelly Chocolates will take you on a virtual tasting journey that will send your senses soaring! - [HeartStories Job Application ~ We're Hiring!](https://heartstories.com/apply/heartstories-job-application/) - Join Our Team! We’re always keeping an eye out for passionate, hard-working women who believe in what we’re doing, for both paid and volunteer positions. If you’re looking for meaningful work that makes a difference in the world, we’d love to chat with you about joining our team! Contact Us! The Job Application Process Step - [Friendship Challenge](https://heartstories.com/friendship-challenge/) - Take the FREE 7-dayFriendship Challenge! Spark more fun and connection in your most life-giving friendships without the dreaded Mom Guilt, in just 7 days! • Receive a daily motivational video & challenge to implement with your besties• Spark great conversations• Breathe life into friendships you care about most• Feel seen, understood, connected & strengthened Challenge - [HeartStories In the Press](https://heartstories.com/heartstories-in-the-press/) - In the Press We’ve had some great press about what we’re doing, and we could not be more grateful. Click here to contact us for future press opportunities. Listen & Watch https://heartstories.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Crystal20Gornto20Final.mp3 Read Crystal Gornto: Replacing the Noise with HeartStories... Read More Meet Trailblazer Crystal Gornto... Read More Corporate to crowdfunding: How Crystal Gornto followed her - [Take the HeartStories Friendship Challenge!](https://heartstories.com/friendship-challenge-2-2/) - You bump into a one of your best friends. Beyond status updates and a filtered photo every now and then, you haven’t really talked in a while. You quickly hug her and insist on meeting for lunch someday soon. As you both rush off, you feel a tinge of sadness and wish you would’ve made - [Sip & Stretch GNO Drunk Yoga Girls Night](https://heartstories.com/sip-and-stretch-gno-drunk-yoga-girls-night/) - For this joy-filled HeartStories Girls Night Out, we’ve partnered with Eli Walker of Drunk Yoga to lift your spirits and empower you to uplift those around you. - [GNO Membership Account](https://heartstories.com/gno-membership-account/) - Welcome to your HeartStories GNO on Demand Membership Account! Manage your profile, subscriptions, payment & access to HeartStories GNO on Demand Event Library. - [HeartStories FAQ](https://heartstories.com/heartstories-faq/) - FAQ We’re here to create a Girls Night that easy, fun and stress free! Don’t hesitate to drop us a line if you have any additional questions. What will I need to do to prepare for hosting an event? Hosting a HeartStories GNO can be as simple or “to the nines” as you want it - [Contact Us](https://heartstories.com/contact/) - Contact Us! We love hearing from our friends. Drop us a line and we’ll get in touch with you ASAP! In the meantime, check out our FAQ page, where we’ve compiled the answers to our most commonly asked questions. Connect with us on Social Media! Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest DROP US A LINE! First Name* Last - [Vanessa Corral Photography](https://heartstories.com/sponsors-directory/vanessa-corral-photography/) - Vanessa Corral is a portrait photographer specializing in glamour style portraits, senior photos, family portraits and personal branding headshots. - [HeartStories GNO on Demand Annual Membership Registration Form](https://heartstories.com/heartstories-gno-on-demand-annual-membership-registration-form/) - Get Early Access to HeartStories GNO on Demand Annual Membership! Only $97/year! (Lowest price that will ever be offered!) - [Sponsor Directory](https://heartstories.com/sponsors-directory/) - HeartStories Sponsor Directory A wealth of trusted expertise & ​experience at your fingertips! 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Please enter your login credentials for access to your account. - [Gilded Ink GNO Alcohol Ink & Gold Leaf Painting Girls Night](https://heartstories.com/gilded-ink-gno-alcohol-ink-gold-leaf-painting-girls-night/) - Gather your girlfriends & escape the grind for a girls night filled with painting, connection & laughter led by HeartStories & Chelsey Rogers of ColorHype! - [HeartStories Member Gilded Ink GNO Alcohol Ink & Gold Leaf Painting Girls Night](https://heartstories.com/girls-night-on-demand/heartstories-member-gilded-ink-gno-alcohol-ink-gold-leaf-painting-girls-night/) - Welcome to Gilded Ink GNO! Are you ready to get your paint on? Grab your besties, gather around your preferred device, and watch the videoto begin your Gilded Ink Girls Night! Download your Gilded Ink Hostess Guide here: Please share your experience! There’s nothing we love more than seeing you and your girlfriendshaving fun together - [HeartStories GNO Membership Girls Night On Demand Library](https://heartstories.com/gnomembershiplibrary/) - Members Only Access to HeartStories GNO on Demand Library of Girls Night Events - [HeartStories Member Brilliant Blooms GNO Floral Arranging Girls Night](https://heartstories.com/girls-night-on-demand/heartstories-member-brilliant-blooms-gno-floral-arranging-girls-night-2/) - Welcome to Brilliant Blooms GNO! Are you ready to free your mind? Grab your besties, gather around your preferred device, and watch the videoto begin your Brilliant Blooms Girls Night. Download your Brilliant Blooms Hostess Guide here: Please share your experience! There’s nothing we love more than seeing you and your girlfriendshaving fun together and making - [Brilliant Blooms GNO Floral Arranging Girls Night](https://heartstories.com/brilliant-blooms-gno-floral-arranging-girls-night/) - In this creative floral design girls night led by HeartStories & Pepper Rose Design, you’ll create a stunning centerpiece using local market flowers. - [HeartStories Member Sip & Stretch GNO Drunk Yoga Girls Night](https://heartstories.com/girls-night-on-demand/heartstories-member-sip-stretch-gno-drunk-yoga-girls-night/) - Welcome to Sip & Stretch GNO! Are you ready to lift your spirits? Grab your besties, gather around your preferred device, and watch the videoto begin your Sip & Stretch Girls Night! Download your Sip & Stretch Hostess Guide here: Please share your experience! There’s nothing we love more than seeing you and your girlfriendshaving - [HeartStories Member Let's Get Lit! GNO Candle Pouring Girls Night](https://heartstories.com/girls-night-on-demand/heartstories-member-lets-get-lit-gno-candle-pouring-girls-night/) - Welcome to Let's Get Lit GNO! Are you ready to make POUR decisions? Grab your besties, gather around your preferred device, and watch the videoto begin your Let's Get Lit! Girls Night. Download your Let’s Get Lit! Hostess Guide here: Please share your experience! There’s nothing we love more than seeing you and your girlfriendshaving - [Let's Get Lit! GNO Candle Pouring Girls Night](https://heartstories.com/lets-get-lit-gno-candle-pouring-girls-night/) - Gather your friends for a HeartStories girls night to spark sisterhood with connection & laughter at this candle pouring workshop led by Paddywax Candle Bar! - [HeartStories Member Chocolate Therapy GNO Chocolate Tasting Girls Night](https://heartstories.com/girls-night-on-demand/heartstories-member-chocolate-therapy-gno-chocolate-tasting-girls-night/) - Welcome to Chocolate Therapy GNO! Are you ready to REALLY taste chocolate? Grab your besties, gather around your preferred device, and watch the videoto begin your Chocolate Therapy Girls Night. Download your Chocolate Therapy Hostess Guide here: Please share your experience! There’s nothing we love more than seeing you and your girlfriendshaving fun together and making - [Contact Us](https://heartstories.com/contact-us-2/) - [Live Your HeartStory](https://heartstories.com/girls-night-on-demand/virtual-experience/) - [Welcome to the HeartStories Friendship Challenge](https://heartstories.com/friendship-challenge-welcome/) - YAY! You're in! Welcome To The HeartStories Friendship Challenge! (Be sure to check your "All Mail" inbox & mark HeartStories as a favorite sender!) Watch this video for the "why" behind the scenes: - [Work with us!](https://heartstories.com/apply/) - Hi there! Welcome to our HeartStories Team application process. We're so glad you're here! 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On top of that, as much as you’d love to get time with - [HeartStories GNO August 4th, 2016 ~ Girl's Night Out in Frisco](https://heartstories.com/HeartStories-events/heartstories-gno-august-4th-2016-girls-night-out-in-frisco/) - Use code: SISTER10 by 8/3 to save $10 & get your ticket for only $39! * Discount will not apply day of event or at door You’re working your tail off to be the most amazing mother, wife, friend and contributor to this world you possibly can. And sometimes you feel discouraged when you can’t keep - [HeartStories GNO in Frisco July 7th 2016](https://heartstories.com/HeartStories-events/heartstories-gno-girls-night-out-in-frisco-july-7th-2016/) - You’re working your tail off to be the most amazing mother, wife, friend and contributor to this world you possibly can. And sometimes you feel discouraged when you can’t keep all those plates spinning as fast as you’d like. Girl, it’s stressful. 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Must be purchased by 3/1/20. - [Girlfriend Party Table for 4 (One Word GNO)](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/girlfriend-party-table-for-4-one-word-gno-7/) - The Girlfriend Party Table for 4 includes 4 seats at a single reserved half - table. - [Pair of BOGO Galentine's Day Tickets (2 for $90) [Cannot be combined with other offers]](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/pair-of-bogo-galentines-day-tickets-2-for-90-cannot-be-combined-with-other-offers-5/) - Minimum order of 2 tickets for $90 - ["Crowns of Clover" Courtesy Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/crowns-of-clover-courtesy-ticket-5/) - [Gather 'Round GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-gno-standard-ticket-17/) - [Gather 'Round Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-early-bird-ticket-17/) - [Confident Spring Style Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-early-bird-ticket-16/) - [Confident Spring Style Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-standard-ticket-16/) - [Confident Spring Style FRONT ROW Seating + Swag Bag Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-front-row-seating-swag-bag-ticket-16/) - [Joyful Closet trial ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/joyful-closet-trial-ticket-4/) - [Joyful Closet GNO at Home](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/joyful-closet-gno-at-home-4/) - [Joyful Closet GNO at Home + Contribution](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/joyful-closet-gno-at-home-contribution-4/) - Buy your ticket + help support the launch of HeartStories GNO at Home series. - [Joyful Closet Buy One Give One (2) Tickets (One for you + one donated as a scholarship to a woman in need)](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/joyful-closet-buy-one-give-one-2-tickets-one-for-you-one-donated-as-a-scholarship-to-a-woman-in-need-3/) - One ticket for you + one ticket donated as a scholarship to a community member who can't afford it right now, but needs the sisterhood & connection of GNO at Home! - [Gratitude & Grace GNO at Home](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gratitude-grace-gno-at-home-3/) - [Gratitude & Grace GNO at Home Ticket + Contribution](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gratitude-grace-gno-at-home-ticket-contribution-2/) - Your ticket + donate toward a scholarship for a sister who can't afford it right now, but needs the sisterhood of GNO! - [Gratitude & Grace GNO at Home Buy One Gift One (2) Tickets](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gratitude-grace-gno-at-home-buy-one-gift-one-2-tickets-3/) - One ticket for you + one ticket for a friend - [GNO at Home, Like it’s Your Birthday Ticket + Contribution](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gno-at-home-like-its-your-birthday-ticket-contribution-2/) - Your ticket + donate toward a scholarship for a sister who can't afford it right now, but needs the sisterhood of GNO! - [GNO at Home, Like it’s Your Birthday Buy One Gift One (2) Tickets](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gno-at-home-like-its-your-birthday-buy-one-gift-one-2-tickets-2/) - One ticket for you + one ticket for a friend. - [GNO at Home, Like it’s Your Birthday Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gno-at-home-like-its-your-birthday-standard-ticket/) - GNO at Home Ticket - [GNO at Home, Like it’s Your Birthday Buy One Gift One (2) Tickets](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gno-at-home-like-its-your-birthday-buy-one-gift-one-2-tickets/) - One ticket for you + one ticket for a friend. - [GNO at Home, Like It's Your Birthday, Gather your group to party along with us!](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gno-at-home-like-its-your-birthday-gather-your-group-to-party-along-with-us/) - [GNO at Home, Like it’s Your Birthday Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/joyful-closet-gno-at-home/) - GNO at Home Ticket - [GNO at Home, Like it’s Your Birthday Ticket + Contribution](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gno-at-home-like-its-your-birthday-ticket-contribution/) - Your ticket + donate toward a scholarship for a sister who can't afford it right now, but needs the sisterhood of GNO! - [Confident Spring Style Swag Bag](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-swag-bag-15/) - [True Colors Birthday Bingo Bash Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/true-colors-birthday-bingo-bash-early-bird-ticket-14/) - [True Colors Birthday Bingo Bash Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/true-colors-birthday-bingo-bash-standard-ticket-14/) - [Vines Around the World GNO Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/vines-around-the-world-gno-early-bird-ticket-12/) - [Vines Around the World GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/vines-around-the-world-gno-standard-ticket-12/) - [Football 101 GNO - Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/football-101-gno-early-bird-ticket-11/) - [Football 101 GNO - Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/football-101-gno-standard-ticket-11/) - [Coco Vida GNO Standard Ticket + $5 Supply Fee](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/coco-vida-gno-standard-ticket-5-supply-fee-9/) - [Coco Vida GNO Early Bird Ticket + $5 Supply Fee](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/coco-vida-gno-early-bird-ticket-5-supply-fee-9/) - [Simmer Down GNO Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/simmer-down-gno-early-bird-ticket-9/) - [Simmer Down GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/simmer-down-gno-standard-ticket-9/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-early-bird-ticket-7/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-standard-ticket-7/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 FLASH SALE!](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-flash-sale-7/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 4 FLASH SALE!](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-4-flash-sale-8/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 4 Early Bird](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-4-early-bird-8/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 4](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-4-8/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 8 FLASH SALE!](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-8-flash-sale-8/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 8 Early Bird](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-8-early-bird-8/) - [Girlfriend Party Table for 8 (One Word GNO)](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/girlfriend-party-table-for-8-one-word-gno-6/) - The Girlfriend Party Table for 8 includes 8 seats at a single reserved table. - [One Word GNO Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/one-word-gno-early-bird-ticket-7/) - [One Word GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/one-word-gno-standard-ticket-7/) - [Crowns of Clover GNO ~ Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/crowns-of-clover-gno-early-bird-ticket-5/) - [Crowns of Clover GNO ~ Standard Girlfriend Party Pack](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/crowns-of-clover-gno-standard-girlfriend-party-pack-4/) - Buy 3 & get the 4th one free! - [Crowns of Clover ~ Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/crowns-of-clover-standard-ticket-5/) - [Reserved Queens Table (min of 8 - $44/each) avail until 3/1/20](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/reserved-queens-table-min-of-8-44-each-avail-until-3-1-20-5/) - Girlfriend Party Pack - a reserved table in front of the room for up to 10 people at $44 per ticket. Must be purchased by 3/1/20. - [Reserved Queens Table (min of 4 - $47/each) avail until 3/1/20](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/reserved-queens-table-min-of-4-47-each-avail-until-3-1-20-4/) - Girlfriend Party Pack - a reserved half, to full, table in front of the room for up to 10 people at $47 per ticket. Must be purchased by 3/1/20. - [Girlfriend Party Table for 4 (One Word GNO)](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/girlfriend-party-table-for-4-one-word-gno-6/) - The Girlfriend Party Table for 4 includes 4 seats at a single reserved half - table. - [Pair of BOGO Galentine's Day Tickets (2 for $90) [Cannot be combined with other offers]](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/pair-of-bogo-galentines-day-tickets-2-for-90-cannot-be-combined-with-other-offers-4/) - Minimum order of 2 tickets for $90 - ["Crowns of Clover" Courtesy Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/crowns-of-clover-courtesy-ticket-4/) - [Gather 'Round GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-gno-standard-ticket-16/) - [Gather 'Round Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-early-bird-ticket-16/) - [Confident Spring Style Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-early-bird-ticket-15/) - [Confident Spring Style Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-standard-ticket-15/) - [Confident Spring Style FRONT ROW Seating + Swag Bag Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-front-row-seating-swag-bag-ticket-15/) - [Joyful Closet trial ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/joyful-closet-trial-ticket-3/) - [Joyful Closet GNO at Home](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/joyful-closet-gno-at-home-3/) - [Joyful Closet GNO at Home + Contribution](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/joyful-closet-gno-at-home-contribution-3/) - Buy your ticket + help support the launch of HeartStories GNO at Home series. - [Joyful Closet Buy One Give One (2) Tickets (One for you + one donated as a scholarship to a woman in need)](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/joyful-closet-buy-one-give-one-2-tickets-one-for-you-one-donated-as-a-scholarship-to-a-woman-in-need-2/) - One ticket for you + one ticket donated as a scholarship to a community member who can't afford it right now, but needs the sisterhood & connection of GNO at Home! - [Gratitude & Grace GNO at Home](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gratitude-grace-gno-at-home-2/) - [Gratitude & Grace GNO at Home Ticket + Contribution](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gratitude-grace-gno-at-home-ticket-contribution/) - Your ticket + donate toward a scholarship for a sister who can't afford it right now, but needs the sisterhood of GNO! - [Gratitude & Grace GNO at Home Buy One Gift One (2) Tickets](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gratitude-grace-gno-at-home-buy-one-gift-one-2-tickets-2/) - One ticket for you + one ticket for a friend - [Gratitude & Grace GNO at Home Buy One Gift One (2) Tickets](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gratitude-grace-gno-at-home-buy-one-gift-one-2-tickets/) - One ticket for you + one ticket for a friend - [Gratitude & Grace GNO at Home](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gratitude-grace-gno-at-home/) - [Gratitude & Grace GNO at Home Ticket + Contribution](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gno-at-home-ticket-contribution/) - Your ticket + donate toward a scholarship for a sister who can't afford it right now, but needs the sisterhood of GNO! - [Confident Spring Style Swag Bag](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-swag-bag-14/) - [True Colors Birthday Bingo Bash Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/true-colors-birthday-bingo-bash-early-bird-ticket-13/) - [True Colors Birthday Bingo Bash Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/true-colors-birthday-bingo-bash-standard-ticket-13/) - [Vines Around the World GNO Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/vines-around-the-world-gno-early-bird-ticket-11/) - [Vines Around the World GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/vines-around-the-world-gno-standard-ticket-11/) - [Football 101 GNO - Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/football-101-gno-early-bird-ticket-10/) - [Football 101 GNO - Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/football-101-gno-standard-ticket-10/) - [Coco Vida GNO Standard Ticket + $5 Supply Fee](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/coco-vida-gno-standard-ticket-5-supply-fee-8/) - [Coco Vida GNO Early Bird Ticket + $5 Supply Fee](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/coco-vida-gno-early-bird-ticket-5-supply-fee-8/) - [Simmer Down GNO Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/simmer-down-gno-early-bird-ticket-8/) - [Simmer Down GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/simmer-down-gno-standard-ticket-8/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-early-bird-ticket-6/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-standard-ticket-6/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 FLASH SALE!](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-flash-sale-6/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 4 FLASH SALE!](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-4-flash-sale-7/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 4 Early Bird](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-4-early-bird-7/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 4](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-4-7/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 8 FLASH SALE!](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-8-flash-sale-7/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 8 Early Bird](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-8-early-bird-7/) - [Girlfriend Party Table for 8 (One Word GNO)](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/girlfriend-party-table-for-8-one-word-gno-5/) - The Girlfriend Party Table for 8 includes 8 seats at a single reserved table. - [One Word GNO Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/one-word-gno-early-bird-ticket-6/) - [One Word GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/one-word-gno-standard-ticket-6/) - [Crowns of Clover GNO ~ Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/crowns-of-clover-gno-early-bird-ticket-4/) - [Crowns of Clover GNO ~ Standard Girlfriend Party Pack](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/crowns-of-clover-gno-standard-girlfriend-party-pack-3/) - Buy 3 & get the 4th one free! - [Crowns of Clover ~ Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/crowns-of-clover-standard-ticket-4/) - [Reserved Queens Table (min of 8 - $44/each) avail until 3/1/20](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/reserved-queens-table-min-of-8-44-each-avail-until-3-1-20-4/) - Girlfriend Party Pack - a reserved table in front of the room for up to 10 people at $44 per ticket. Must be purchased by 3/1/20. - [Reserved Queens Table (min of 4 - $47/each) avail until 3/1/20](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/reserved-queens-table-min-of-4-47-each-avail-until-3-1-20-3/) - Girlfriend Party Pack - a reserved half, to full, table in front of the room for up to 10 people at $47 per ticket. Must be purchased by 3/1/20. - [Girlfriend Party Table for 4 (One Word GNO)](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/girlfriend-party-table-for-4-one-word-gno-5/) - The Girlfriend Party Table for 4 includes 4 seats at a single reserved half - table. - [Pair of BOGO Galentine's Day Tickets (2 for $90) [Cannot be combined with other offers]](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/pair-of-bogo-galentines-day-tickets-2-for-90-cannot-be-combined-with-other-offers-3/) - Minimum order of 2 tickets for $90 - ["Crowns of Clover" Courtesy Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/crowns-of-clover-courtesy-ticket-3/) - [Gather 'Round GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-gno-standard-ticket-15/) - [Gather 'Round Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-early-bird-ticket-15/) - [Confident Spring Style Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-early-bird-ticket-14/) - [Confident Spring Style Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-standard-ticket-14/) - [Confident Spring Style FRONT ROW Seating + Swag Bag Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-front-row-seating-swag-bag-ticket-14/) - [Joyful Closet trial ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/joyful-closet-trial-ticket-2/) - [Joyful Closet GNO at Home](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/joyful-closet-gno-at-home-2/) - [Joyful Closet GNO at Home + Contribution](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/joyful-closet-gno-at-home-contribution-2/) - Buy your ticket + help support the launch of HeartStories GNO at Home series. - [Joyful Closet Buy One Give One (2) Tickets (One for you + one donated as a scholarship to a woman in need)](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/joyful-closet-buy-one-give-one-2-tickets-one-for-you-one-donated-as-a-scholarship-to-a-woman-in-need/) - One ticket for you + one ticket donated as a scholarship to a community member who can't afford it right now, but needs the sisterhood & connection of GNO at Home! - [Joyful Closet Buy One Give One (2) Tickets (One for you + one donated as a scholarship to a woman in need)](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gno-at-home-2-tickets/) - One ticket for you + one ticket donated as a scholarship to a community member who can't afford it right now, but needs the sisterhood & connection of GNO at Home! - [Joyful Closet GNO at Home + Contribution](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/joyful-closet-gno-at-home-contribution/) - Buy your ticket + help support the launch of HeartStories GNO at Home series. - [Joyful Closet trial ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/joyful-closet-trial-ticket/) - ["Crowns of Clover" Courtesy Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/crowns-of-clover-courtesy-ticket/) - [Confident Spring Style Swag Bag](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-swag-bag-13/) - [True Colors Birthday Bingo Bash Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/true-colors-birthday-bingo-bash-early-bird-ticket-12/) - [True Colors Birthday Bingo Bash Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/true-colors-birthday-bingo-bash-standard-ticket-12/) - [Vines Around the World GNO Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/vines-around-the-world-gno-early-bird-ticket-10/) - [Vines Around the World GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/vines-around-the-world-gno-standard-ticket-10/) - [Football 101 GNO - Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/football-101-gno-early-bird-ticket-9/) - [Football 101 GNO - Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/football-101-gno-standard-ticket-9/) - [Coco Vida GNO Standard Ticket + $5 Supply Fee](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/coco-vida-gno-standard-ticket-5-supply-fee-7/) - [Coco Vida GNO Early Bird Ticket + $5 Supply Fee](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/coco-vida-gno-early-bird-ticket-5-supply-fee-7/) - [Simmer Down GNO Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/simmer-down-gno-early-bird-ticket-7/) - [Simmer Down GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/simmer-down-gno-standard-ticket-7/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-early-bird-ticket-5/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-standard-ticket-5/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 FLASH SALE!](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-flash-sale-5/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 4 FLASH SALE!](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-4-flash-sale-6/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 4 Early Bird](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-4-early-bird-6/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 4](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-4-6/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 8 FLASH SALE!](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-8-flash-sale-6/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 8 Early Bird](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-8-early-bird-6/) - [Girlfriend Party Table for 8 (One Word GNO)](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/girlfriend-party-table-for-8-one-word-gno-4/) - The Girlfriend Party Table for 8 includes 8 seats at a single reserved table. - [One Word GNO Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/one-word-gno-early-bird-ticket-5/) - [One Word GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/one-word-gno-standard-ticket-5/) - [Crowns of Clover GNO ~ Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/crowns-of-clover-gno-early-bird-ticket-3/) - [Crowns of Clover GNO ~ Standard Girlfriend Party Pack](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/crowns-of-clover-gno-standard-girlfriend-party-pack-2/) - Buy 3 & get the 4th one free! - [Crowns of Clover ~ Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/crowns-of-clover-standard-ticket-3/) - [Reserved Queens Table (min of 8 - $44/each) avail until 3/1/20](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/reserved-queens-table-min-of-8-44-each-avail-until-3-1-20-3/) - Girlfriend Party Pack - a reserved table in front of the room for up to 10 people at $44 per ticket. Must be purchased by 3/1/20. - [Reserved Queens Table (min of 4 - $47/each) avail until 3/1/20](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/reserved-queens-table-min-of-4-47-each-avail-until-3-1-20-2/) - Girlfriend Party Pack - a reserved half, to full, table in front of the room for up to 10 people at $47 per ticket. Must be purchased by 3/1/20. - [Girlfriend Party Table for 4 (One Word GNO)](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/girlfriend-party-table-for-4-one-word-gno-4/) - The Girlfriend Party Table for 4 includes 4 seats at a single reserved half - table. - [Pair of BOGO Galentine's Day Tickets (2 for $90) [Cannot be combined with other offers]](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/pair-of-bogo-galentines-day-tickets-2-for-90-cannot-be-combined-with-other-offers-2/) - Minimum order of 2 tickets for $90 - ["Crowns of Clover" Courtesy Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/crowns-of-clover-courtesy-ticket-2/) - [Gather 'Round GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-gno-standard-ticket-14/) - [Gather 'Round Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-early-bird-ticket-14/) - [Confident Spring Style Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-early-bird-ticket-13/) - [Confident Spring Style Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-standard-ticket-13/) - [Confident Spring Style FRONT ROW Seating + Swag Bag Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-front-row-seating-swag-bag-ticket-13/) - [Confident Spring Style FRONT ROW Seating + Swag Bag Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-front-row-seating-swag-bag-ticket-12/) - [Confident Spring Style Swag Bag](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-swag-bag-12/) - [True Colors Birthday Bingo Bash Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/true-colors-birthday-bingo-bash-early-bird-ticket-11/) - [True Colors Birthday Bingo Bash Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/true-colors-birthday-bingo-bash-standard-ticket-11/) - [Vines Around the World GNO Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/vines-around-the-world-gno-early-bird-ticket-9/) - [Vines Around the World GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/vines-around-the-world-gno-standard-ticket-9/) - [Football 101 GNO - Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/football-101-gno-early-bird-ticket-8/) - [Football 101 GNO - Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/football-101-gno-standard-ticket-8/) - [Coco Vida GNO Standard Ticket + $5 Supply Fee](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/coco-vida-gno-standard-ticket-5-supply-fee-6/) - [Coco Vida GNO Early Bird Ticket + $5 Supply Fee](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/coco-vida-gno-early-bird-ticket-5-supply-fee-6/) - [Simmer Down GNO Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/simmer-down-gno-early-bird-ticket-6/) - [Simmer Down GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/simmer-down-gno-standard-ticket-6/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-early-bird-ticket-4/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-standard-ticket-4/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 FLASH SALE!](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-flash-sale-4/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 4 FLASH SALE!](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-4-flash-sale-5/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 4 Early Bird](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-4-early-bird-5/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 4](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-4-5/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 8 FLASH SALE!](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-8-flash-sale-5/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 8 Early Bird](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-8-early-bird-5/) - [Girlfriend Party Table for 8 (One Word GNO)](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/girlfriend-party-table-for-8-one-word-gno-3/) - The Girlfriend Party Table for 8 includes 8 seats at a single reserved table. - [One Word GNO Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/one-word-gno-early-bird-ticket-4/) - [One Word GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/one-word-gno-standard-ticket-4/) - [Crowns of Clover GNO ~ Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/crowns-of-clover-gno-early-bird-ticket-2/) - [Crowns of Clover GNO ~ Standard Girlfriend Party Pack](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/crowns-of-clover-gno-standard-girlfriend-party-pack/) - Buy 3 & get the 4th one free! - [Crowns of Clover ~ Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/crowns-of-clover-standard-ticket-2/) - [Reserved Queens Table (min of 8 - $44/each) avail until 3/1/20](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/reserved-queens-table-min-of-8-44-each-avail-until-3-1-20-2/) - Girlfriend Party Pack - a reserved table in front of the room for up to 10 people at $44 per ticket. Must be purchased by 3/1/20. - [Reserved Queens Table (min of 4 - $47/each) avail until 3/1/20](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/reserved-queens-table-min-of-4-47-each-avail-until-3-1-20/) - Girlfriend Party Pack - a reserved half, to full, table in front of the room for up to 10 people at $47 per ticket. Must be purchased by 3/1/20. - [Girlfriend Party Table for 4 (One Word GNO)](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/girlfriend-party-table-for-4-one-word-gno-3/) - The Girlfriend Party Table for 4 includes 4 seats at a single reserved half - table. - [Pair of BOGO Galentine's Day Tickets (2 for $90) [Cannot be combined with other offers]](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/pair-of-bogo-galentines-day-tickets-2-for-90-cannot-be-combined-with-other-offers/) - Minimum order of 2 tickets for $90 - [Gather 'Round GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-gno-standard-ticket-13/) - [Gather 'Round Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-early-bird-ticket-13/) - [Confident Spring Style Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-early-bird-ticket-12/) - [Confident Spring Style Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-standard-ticket-12/) - ["Crowns of Clover" Courtesy Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/simmer-down-courtesy-ticket-4/) - [Reserved Queens Table (min of 4 - $47/each) avail until 3/1/20](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/reserved-queens-table-min-of-4-49-each-avail-until-3-1-20/) - Girlfriend Party Pack - a reserved half, to full, table in front of the room for up to 10 people at $47 per ticket. Must be purchased by 3/1/20. - [Reserved Queens Table (min of 8 - $44/each) avail until 3/1/20](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/reserved-queens-table-min-of-8-44-each-avail-until-3-1-20/) - Girlfriend Party Pack - a reserved table in front of the room for up to 10 people at $44 per ticket. Must be purchased by 3/1/20. - [Pair of BOGO Galentine's Day Tickets (2 for $90) [Cannot be combined with other offers]](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/pair-of-bogo-cyber-monday-tickets-min-order-of-2-for-90-3/) - Minimum order of 2 tickets for $90 - [Crowns of Clover GNO ~ Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/crowns-of-clover-gno-early-bird-ticket/) - [Crowns of Clover ~ Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/crowns-of-clover-standard-ticket/) - [Crowns of Clover GNO ~ Standard Girlfriend Party Pack](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/crowns-of-clover-gno-standard-ticket/) - Buy 3 & get the 4th one free! - [Girlfriend Party Table for 4 (One Word GNO)](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/girlfriend-party-table-for-4-one-word-gno-2/) - The Girlfriend Party Table for 4 includes 4 seats at a single reserved half - table. - [Gather 'Round GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-gno-standard-ticket-12/) - [Gather 'Round Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-early-bird-ticket-12/) - [Confident Spring Style Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-early-bird-ticket-11/) - [Confident Spring Style Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-standard-ticket-11/) - [Confident Spring Style FRONT ROW Seating + Swag Bag Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-front-row-seating-swag-bag-ticket-11/) - [Confident Spring Style Swag Bag](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-swag-bag-11/) - [True Colors Birthday Bingo Bash Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/true-colors-birthday-bingo-bash-early-bird-ticket-10/) - [True Colors Birthday Bingo Bash Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/true-colors-birthday-bingo-bash-standard-ticket-10/) - [Vines Around the World GNO Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/vines-around-the-world-gno-early-bird-ticket-8/) - [Vines Around the World GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/vines-around-the-world-gno-standard-ticket-8/) - [Football 101 GNO - Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/football-101-gno-early-bird-ticket-7/) - [Football 101 GNO - Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/football-101-gno-standard-ticket-7/) - [Coco Vida GNO Standard Ticket + $5 Supply Fee](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/coco-vida-gno-standard-ticket-5-supply-fee-5/) - [Coco Vida GNO Early Bird Ticket + $5 Supply Fee](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/coco-vida-gno-early-bird-ticket-5-supply-fee-5/) - [Simmer Down GNO Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/simmer-down-gno-early-bird-ticket-5/) - [Simmer Down GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/simmer-down-gno-standard-ticket-5/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-early-bird-ticket-3/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-standard-ticket-3/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 FLASH SALE!](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-flash-sale-3/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 4 FLASH SALE!](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-4-flash-sale-4/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 4 Early Bird](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-4-early-bird-4/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 4](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-4-4/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 8 FLASH SALE!](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-8-flash-sale-4/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 8 Early Bird](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-8-early-bird-4/) - [Girlfriend Party Table for 8 (One Word GNO)](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/girlfriend-party-table-for-8-one-word-gno-2/) - The Girlfriend Party Table for 8 includes 8 seats at a single reserved table. - [One Word GNO Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/one-word-gno-early-bird-ticket-3/) - [One Word GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/one-word-gno-standard-ticket-3/) - [One Word GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/one-word-gno-standard-ticket/) - [Galentines Sip & Stroll GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/galentines-sip-stroll-gno-standard-ticket/) - [Galentines Sip & Stroll GNO Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/galentines-sip-stroll-gno-early-bird-ticket/) - [Girlfriend Party Table for 4 (One Word GNO)](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/girlfriend-party-table-for-4-one-word-gno/) - The Girlfriend Party Table for 4 includes 4 seats at a single reserved half - table. - ["Simmer Down" Courtesy Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/simmer-down-courtesy-ticket-3/) - [Gather 'Round GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-gno-standard-ticket-11/) - [Gather 'Round Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-early-bird-ticket-11/) - [Confident Spring Style Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-early-bird-ticket-10/) - [Confident Spring Style Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-standard-ticket-10/) - [Confident Spring Style FRONT ROW Seating + Swag Bag Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-front-row-seating-swag-bag-ticket-10/) - [Confident Spring Style Swag Bag](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-swag-bag-10/) - [True Colors Birthday Bingo Bash Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/true-colors-birthday-bingo-bash-early-bird-ticket-9/) - [True Colors Birthday Bingo Bash Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/true-colors-birthday-bingo-bash-standard-ticket-9/) - [Vines Around the World GNO Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/vines-around-the-world-gno-early-bird-ticket-7/) - [Vines Around the World GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/vines-around-the-world-gno-standard-ticket-7/) - [Football 101 GNO - Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/football-101-gno-early-bird-ticket-6/) - [Football 101 GNO - Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/football-101-gno-standard-ticket-6/) - [Coco Vida GNO Standard Ticket + $5 Supply Fee](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/coco-vida-gno-standard-ticket-5-supply-fee-4/) - [Coco Vida GNO Early Bird Ticket + $5 Supply Fee](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/coco-vida-gno-early-bird-ticket-5-supply-fee-4/) - [Simmer Down GNO Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/simmer-down-gno-early-bird-ticket-4/) - [Simmer Down GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/simmer-down-gno-standard-ticket-4/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-early-bird-ticket-2/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-standard-ticket-2/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 FLASH SALE!](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-flash-sale-2/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 4 FLASH SALE!](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-4-flash-sale-3/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 4 Early Bird](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-4-early-bird-3/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 4](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-4-3/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 8 FLASH SALE!](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-8-flash-sale-3/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 8 Early Bird](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-8-early-bird-3/) - [Girlfriend Party Table for 8 (One Word GNO)](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/girlfriend-party-table-for-8-one-word-gno/) - The Girlfriend Party Table for 8 includes 8 seats at a single reserved table. - [One Word GNO Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/one-word-gno-early-bird-ticket-2/) - [One Word GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/one-word-gno-standard-ticket-2/) - [Girlfriend Party Table for 4 (One Word GNO)](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/girlfriend-party-table-for-4/) - The Girlfriend Party Table for 4 includes 4 seats at a single reserved half - table. - [Girlfriend Party Table for 8 (One Word GNO)](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-holiday-party-package-for-8-2/) - The Girlfriend Party Table for 8 includes 8 seats at a single reserved table. - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 4](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-4/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 4](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-4-2/) - [One Word GNO Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/one-word-gno-early-bird-ticket/) - [Pair of BOGO Cyber Monday Tickets (Min order of 2 for $90)](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/pair-of-bogo-cyber-monday-tickets-min-order-of-2-for-90/) - Minimum order of 2 tickets for $90 - ["Simmer Down" Courtesy Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/simmer-down-courtesy-ticket-2/) - [Gather 'Round GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-gno-standard-ticket-10/) - [Gather 'Round Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-early-bird-ticket-10/) - [Confident Spring Style Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-early-bird-ticket-9/) - [Confident Spring Style Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-standard-ticket-9/) - [Confident Spring Style FRONT ROW Seating + Swag Bag Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-front-row-seating-swag-bag-ticket-9/) - [Confident Spring Style Swag Bag](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-swag-bag-9/) - [True Colors Birthday Bingo Bash Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/true-colors-birthday-bingo-bash-early-bird-ticket-8/) - [True Colors Birthday Bingo Bash Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/true-colors-birthday-bingo-bash-standard-ticket-8/) - [Vines Around the World GNO Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/vines-around-the-world-gno-early-bird-ticket-6/) - [Vines Around the World GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/vines-around-the-world-gno-standard-ticket-6/) - [Football 101 GNO - Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/football-101-gno-early-bird-ticket-5/) - [Football 101 GNO - Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/football-101-gno-standard-ticket-5/) - [Coco Vida GNO Standard Ticket + $5 Supply Fee](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/coco-vida-gno-standard-ticket-5-supply-fee-3/) - [Coco Vida GNO Early Bird Ticket + $5 Supply Fee](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/coco-vida-gno-early-bird-ticket-5-supply-fee-3/) - [Simmer Down GNO Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/simmer-down-gno-early-bird-ticket-3/) - [Simmer Down GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/simmer-down-gno-standard-ticket-3/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-early-bird-ticket/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-standard-ticket/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 FLASH SALE!](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-flash-sale/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 4 FLASH SALE!](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-4-flash-sale-2/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 4 Early Bird](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-4-early-bird-2/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 8 FLASH SALE!](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-8-flash-sale-2/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 8 Early Bird](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-8-early-bird-2/) - [Pair of BOGO Cyber Monday Tickets (Min order of 2 for $90)](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/bogo-holiday-ready-black-friday-ticket/) - Minimum order of 2 tickets for $90 - [Holiday Ready 2019 Holiday Party Package for 8](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-holiday-party-package-for-8/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 4 FLASH SALE!](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-4-flash-sale/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 8 Early Bird](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-8-early-bird/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 8 FLASH SALE!](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-8-flash-sale/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 FLASH SALE!](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-flash-sale/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Party Package for 4 Early Bird](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2019-party-package-for-4-early-bird/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-standard-ticket-2/) - [Holiday Ready 2019 Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-early-bird-ticket/) - ["Simmer Down" Courtesy Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/simmer-down-courtesy-ticket/) - [Gather 'Round GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-gno-standard-ticket-9/) - [Gather 'Round Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-early-bird-ticket-9/) - [Confident Spring Style Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-early-bird-ticket-8/) - [Confident Spring Style Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-standard-ticket-8/) - [Confident Spring Style FRONT ROW Seating + Swag Bag Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-front-row-seating-swag-bag-ticket-8/) - [Confident Spring Style Swag Bag](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-swag-bag-8/) - [True Colors Birthday Bingo Bash Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/true-colors-birthday-bingo-bash-early-bird-ticket-7/) - [True Colors Birthday Bingo Bash Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/true-colors-birthday-bingo-bash-standard-ticket-7/) - [Vines Around the World GNO Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/vines-around-the-world-gno-early-bird-ticket-5/) - [Vines Around the World GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/vines-around-the-world-gno-standard-ticket-5/) - [Football 101 GNO - Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/football-101-gno-early-bird-ticket-4/) - [Football 101 GNO - Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/football-101-gno-standard-ticket-4/) - [Coco Vida GNO Standard Ticket + $5 Supply Fee](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/coco-vida-gno-standard-ticket-5-supply-fee-2/) - [Coco Vida GNO Early Bird Ticket + $5 Supply Fee](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/coco-vida-gno-early-bird-ticket-5-supply-fee-2/) - [Simmer Down GNO Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/simmer-down-gno-early-bird-ticket-2/) - [Simmer Down GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/simmer-down-gno-standard-ticket-2/) - ["Simmer Down" Courtesy Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/coco-vida-courtesy-ticket/) - [Simmer Down GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/simmer-down-gno-standard-ticket/) - [Simmer Down GNO Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/simmer-down-gno-early-bird-ticket/) - [Gather 'Round GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-gno-standard-ticket-8/) - [Gather 'Round Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-early-bird-ticket-8/) - [Confident Spring Style Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-early-bird-ticket-7/) - [Confident Spring Style Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-standard-ticket-7/) - [Confident Spring Style FRONT ROW Seating + Swag Bag Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-front-row-seating-swag-bag-ticket-7/) - [Confident Spring Style Swag Bag](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-swag-bag-7/) - [True Colors Birthday Bingo Bash Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/true-colors-birthday-bingo-bash-early-bird-ticket-6/) - [True Colors Birthday Bingo Bash Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/true-colors-birthday-bingo-bash-standard-ticket-6/) - [Vines Around the World GNO Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/vines-around-the-world-gno-early-bird-ticket-4/) - [Vines Around the World GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/vines-around-the-world-gno-standard-ticket-4/) - [Football 101 GNO - Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/football-101-gno-early-bird-ticket-3/) - [Football 101 GNO - Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/football-101-gno-standard-ticket-3/) - [Coco Vida GNO Standard Ticket + $5 Supply Fee](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/coco-vida-gno-standard-ticket-5-supply-fee/) - [Coco Vida GNO Early Bird Ticket + $5 Supply Fee](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/coco-vida-gno-early-bird-ticket-5-supply-fee/) - ["Coco Vida" Courtesy Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-courtesy-ticket-6/) - [Coco Vida GNO Standard Ticket + $5 Supply Fee](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/coco-vida-gno-standard-ticket-5-supplies-fee/) - [Coco Vida GNO Early Bird Ticket + $5 Supply Fee](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/coco-vida-gno-early-bird-ticket-5-supplies-fee/) - [Gather 'Round GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-gno-standard-ticket-7/) - [Gather 'Round Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-early-bird-ticket-7/) - [Confident Spring Style Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-early-bird-ticket-6/) - [Confident Spring Style Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-standard-ticket-6/) - [Confident Spring Style FRONT ROW Seating + Swag Bag Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-front-row-seating-swag-bag-ticket-6/) - [Confident Spring Style Swag Bag](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-swag-bag-6/) - [True Colors Birthday Bingo Bash Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/true-colors-birthday-bingo-bash-early-bird-ticket-5/) - [True Colors Birthday Bingo Bash Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/true-colors-birthday-bingo-bash-standard-ticket-5/) - [Vines Around the World GNO Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/vines-around-the-world-gno-early-bird-ticket-3/) - [Vines Around the World GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/vines-around-the-world-gno-standard-ticket-3/) - [Football 101 GNO - Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/football-101-gno-early-bird-ticket-2/) - [Football 101 GNO - Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/football-101-gno-standard-ticket-2/) - [Football 101 GNO - Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/football-101-gno-standard-ticket/) - [Football 101 GNO - Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/football-101-gno-early-bird-ticket/) - ["Gather 'Round" Courtesy Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-courtesy-ticket-5/) - [Gather 'Round GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-gno-standard-ticket-6/) - [Gather 'Round Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-early-bird-ticket-6/) - [Confident Spring Style Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-early-bird-ticket-5/) - [Confident Spring Style Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-standard-ticket-5/) - [Confident Spring Style FRONT ROW Seating + Swag Bag Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-front-row-seating-swag-bag-ticket-5/) - [Confident Spring Style Swag Bag](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-swag-bag-5/) - [True Colors Birthday Bingo Bash Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/true-colors-birthday-bingo-bash-early-bird-ticket-4/) - [True Colors Birthday Bingo Bash Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/true-colors-birthday-bingo-bash-standard-ticket-4/) - [Vines Around the World GNO Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/vines-around-the-world-gno-early-bird-ticket-2/) - [Vines Around the World GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/vines-around-the-world-gno-standard-ticket-2/) - [Vines Around the World GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/vines-around-the-world-gno-standard-ticket/) - [Vines Around the World GNO Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/vines-around-the-world-gno-early-bird-ticket/) - ["Gather 'Round" Courtesy Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-courtesy-ticket-4/) - [Gather 'Round GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-gno-standard-ticket-5/) - [Gather 'Round Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-early-bird-ticket-5/) - [Confident Spring Style Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-early-bird-ticket-4/) - [Confident Spring Style Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-standard-ticket-4/) - [Confident Spring Style FRONT ROW Seating + Swag Bag Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-front-row-seating-swag-bag-ticket-4/) - [Confident Spring Style Swag Bag](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-swag-bag-4/) - [True Colors Birthday Bingo Bash Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/true-colors-birthday-bingo-bash-early-bird-ticket-3/) - [True Colors Birthday Bingo Bash Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/true-colors-birthday-bingo-bash-standard-ticket-3/) - [Chick Flick GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/chick-flick-gno-standard-ticket-2/) - [Chick Flick GNO Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/chick-flick-gno-standard-ticket/) - ["Gather 'Round" Courtesy Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-courtesy-ticket-3/) - [Gather 'Round GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-gno-standard-ticket-4/) - [Gather 'Round Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-early-bird-ticket-4/) - [Confident Spring Style Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-early-bird-ticket-3/) - [Confident Spring Style Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-standard-ticket-3/) - [Confident Spring Style FRONT ROW Seating + Swag Bag Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-front-row-seating-swag-bag-ticket-3/) - [Confident Spring Style Swag Bag](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-swag-bag-3/) - [True Colors Birthday Bingo Bash Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/true-colors-birthday-bingo-bash-early-bird-ticket-2/) - [True Colors Birthday Bingo Bash Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/true-colors-birthday-bingo-bash-standard-ticket-2/) - [True Colors Birthday Bingo Bash Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/true-colors-birthday-bingo-bash-standard-ticket/) - [True Colors Birthday Bingo Bash Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/true-colors-birthday-bingo-bash-early-bird-ticket/) - ["Gather 'Round" Courtesy Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-courtesy-ticket-2/) - [Gather 'Round GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-gno-standard-ticket-3/) - [Gather 'Round Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-early-bird-ticket-3/) - [Confident Spring Style Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-early-bird-ticket-2/) - [Confident Spring Style Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-standard-ticket-2/) - [Confident Spring Style FRONT ROW Seating + Swag Bag Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-front-row-seating-swag-bag-ticket-2/) - [Confident Spring Style Swag Bag](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-swag-bag-2/) - [Confident Spring Style Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-standard-ticket/) - [Confident Spring Style Swag Bag](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-swag-bag/) - [Confident Spring Style FRONT ROW Seating + Swag Bag Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-front-row-seating-swag-bag-ticket/) - [Confident Spring Style Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/confident-spring-style-early-bird-ticket/) - [Gather 'Round GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-gno-standard-ticket/) - ["Gather 'Round" Courtesy Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-courtesy-ticket/) - [Gather 'Round GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-gno-standard-ticket-2/) - [Gather 'Round Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-early-bird-ticket-2/) - ["Gather 'Round" Courtesy Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/arranging-for-autumn-sponsor-ticket/) - [Gather 'Round Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/gather-round-early-bird-ticket/) - [You're In Luck GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/youre-in-luck-gno-standard-ticket/) - [You're In Luck GNO Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/12844-2/) - [Additional Cookie Supply Pack for 4 (more) girlfriends!](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/additional-cookie-supply-pack-for-4-more-girlfriends/) - Includes 12 big cookies, icing supplies, + handmade embellishments for 4 girlfriends! Cookie supply packs must be picked up at The Cookie Rack in Frisco, Texas on Monday 2/4 or Tuesday 2/5 between 10:00 am - 8:30 pm. *Full instructions in confirmation email - [Bravehearted Cookie ~ GNO at Home! (Livestream + Cookie Supply Pack for 4 girlfriends)](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/bravehearted-cookie-gno-at-home-livestream-cookie-supply-pack-for-4-girlfriends/) - GNO at Home $29 livestream + $30 supply fee Includes 12 big cookies, icing supplies, + handmade embellishments for 4 girlfriends! Cookie supply packs must be picked up by presenting this receipt, at The Cookie Rack in Frisco, Texas on Monday 2/4 or Tuesday 2/5 between 10:00 am - 8:30 pm. *Full instructions in confirmation email. - [BraveHearted Cookie GNO - Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/bravehearted-cookie-gno-standard-ticket/) - [BraveHearted Cookie GNO - Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/bravehearted-cookie-gno-early-bird-ticket/) - [Bravehearted Cookie - Waitlist Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/bravehearted-cookie-waitlist-ticket/) - [Holiday Ready Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-standard-ticket/) - [Dream Catchers GNO Standard Ticket + $15 Supplies Fee](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/realizing-your-dreams-in-2019-standard-ticket/) - [Dream Catchers GNO Early Bird Ticket + $15 Supplies Fee](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/realizing-your-dreams-in-2019-early-bird-ticket/) - [Holiday Ready Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready/) - [Arranging for Autumn Standard Ticket + $15 Floral Fee](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/arranging-for-autumn-standard-ticket/) - [Arranging for Autumn Early Bird Ticket + $15 Floral Fee](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/arranging-for-autumn-early-bird-ticket/) - [Bordeaux & Boards Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/bordeaux-boards-standard-ticket/) - [Bordeaux & Boards Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/bordeaux-boards-early-bird-ticket/) - [Staying Alive GNO Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/staying-alive-gno-early-bird-ticket/) - [Staying Alive GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/staying-alive-gno-standard-ticket/) - ["Phonetography" GNO Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/phonetography-gno-standard-ticket/) - ["Phonetography" GNO Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/phonetography-gno-early-bird-ticket/) - [Freedom Keys Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/freedom-keys-early-bird-ticket/) - [Freedom Keys Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/freedom-keys-standard-ticket/) - [Surprise Party! Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/surprise-party-ticket/) - [Surprise Party! Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/surprise-party-early-bird-ticket/) - [Off to the Races - Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/off-to-the-races-standard-ticket/) - [Off to the Races - Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/off-to-the-races-early-bird-ticket/) - [Let's Get Together! - Early Bird Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/lets-get-together/) - ["Let's Get Together" - Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/standard-ticket-2/) - [Simple Soulful Home](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/7307-2/) - [Reel Love Heartstories GNO One-time ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/reel-love-heartstories-gno-one-time-ticket/) - [Love It Out GNO](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/love-it-out-gno/) - [Holiday Ready 2017](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/holiday-ready-2017/) - [HeartStories Girl's Night Out December 1st](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/heartstories-girls-night-out-december-1st/) - [HeartStories Girl's Night Out ~ November 3rd, GNO](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/heartstories-girls-night-out-november-3rd-gno/) - [Happy & Healthy HeartStories GNO one-time ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/happy-healthy-heartstories-gno-one-time-ticket/) - [Girls Just Wanna Have Fun ~ HeartStories GNO](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/girls-just-wanna-have-fun-heartstories-gno/) - ["YaYa Sisterhood GNO"](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/8506-2/) - ["Sex, Love & Friendship" ~ HeartStories GNO](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/sex-love-friendship-heartstories-gno/) - ["Style Night" October 6th HeartStories GNO with Alison Lumbatis](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/style-night-october-6th-heartstories-gno-with-alison-lumbatis/) - ["In The Kitchen" ~ HeartStories GNO](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/in-the-kitchen-heartstories-gno-3/) - ["Laughter Yoga ~ A September Reset Button" HeartStories GNO](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/laughter-yoga-a-september-reset-button-heartstories-gno/) - ["In The Kitchen" ~ HeartStories GNO](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/in-the-kitchen-heartstories-gno-2/) - ["In The Kitchen" ~ HeartStories GNO](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/in-the-kitchen-heartstories-gno/) - ["Design Your Life" ~ A Party to Inspire Vision & Purpose in the New Year](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/9077-2/) - ["Bloom" ~ HeartStories GNO ~ Floral Workshop](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/bloom/) - [March Made Simple - The Messy Art of Creating a Beautiful Life (& Cookie)](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/9555-2/) - [Thoughtful Gatherings](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/thoughtful-gatherings/) - [Sorted Out](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/sorted-out/) - [Standard](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/standard/) - [Standard Ticket](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/standard-ticket/) - [Early Bird](https://heartstories.com/tc_tickets/early-bird/) ## API Keys - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/26374/) - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/18338/) - GNO at Home, Every Body ~ a girls night to Rock Your Body image - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/18082/) - GNO at Home, Like it’s Your Birthday ~ a joy-filled party to celebrate how far you’ve come! - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/17841/) - Joyful Closet GNO at Home ~ a closet cleanout workshop to transform your closet into a place of peace. - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/17630/) - The G.O.A.T. Yoga GNO ~ Greatest-Of-All-Time yoga girls night to nourish mind, body, & spirit . . . animals. - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/17445/) - Crowns of Clover GNO ~ a flower crown workshop to celebrate the Queen you are - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/17185/) - One Word GNO - an intention-setting workshop to identify your guiding word for 2020 - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/16750/) - One Word GNO - an intention-setting workshop to identify your guiding word for 2020 - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/16341/) - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/16039/) - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/15749/) - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/15430/) - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/15099/) - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/14817/) - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/14589/) - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/14229/) - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/13722/) - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/13272/) - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/12834/) - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/12322/) - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/12164/) - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/9171/) - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/9169/) - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/9167/) - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/9165/) - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/9163/) - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/9161/) - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/9159/) - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/9157/) - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/9155/) - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/9153/) - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/9151/) - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/9081/) - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/8228/) - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/7989/) - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/6810/) - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/7611/) - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/7458/) - [](https://heartstories.com/tc_api_keys/7264/) - 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