Tempered Cass

Recently, I have been afforded a conglomerate of opportunities both professionally and personally. I was connected with an exceptional organization specializing in Leadership and Coaching to obtain my Executive Coaching Certificate. Having been inspired deeply by the organization's founder, JR Flatter, and the entire team and cohort at 2 Roads Leadership, I have committed myself to pursue all levels of Coaching. WOOT WOOT! Add it to my life bucket list, CHECK! In all seriousness, I find that it aligns with what I hope to do in the world privately, personally, and in my professional career.  I have spoken before about legacy and the impact I hope to have on others and I have shared at length my commitment to #livejoyfully.  I have also not been quiet about my flawed nature and imperfect presence in this world...though some may say what they will about that I am not sorry about being openly vulnerable at all.... I find so much powerful about coaching, especially this: there is t...

My youngest son Joe turned to me and whispered "Mom, are you a bad Catholic?" we both giggled a little-  hopefully as quietly and discreetly as possible since we were nearing the end of the Nicene Creed.  "Yes, Yes I am." I whispered back as we took our seats.  That is the truth.  I am a bad Catholic.  In so far as I am not a perfect Catholic.  I get it wrong sometimes. I stumble over the prayers like on this particular day, a prayer I have prayed pretty much every Sunday and multiple rosaries for the better part of going on three decades (of life not three decades of the rosary).  While we are on the subject; I consecrated myself to Jesus through Mary. As part of the commitment to God through the brown scapular I wear, I committed to pray the rosary every day....  I don't. I forget. I fall asleep. I make excuses. I blame others for "distracting me" or using up the time I should be doing it.  Sometimes I drink too much (I am a cheap date so t...