December 2019: Gratitude and Generosity

Gratitude is the key that unlocks generosity. The spirit of Thanksgiving offers precious moments of reflection to take stock of all that we are thankful for. This iconic American holiday provides an opportunity to consider our blessings and measure the abundance in...

November 2019: Values in Relationships

At the heart of an engaging philanthropic experience, there is a self awareness.What is my relationship to my self, my family, and the rest of humanity? This question is crucial for those who are embarking on, or deepening, their journey of personal or family...

October 2019: Money Messages

“Money moving in the direction of our highest commitmentsnourishes our world and ourselves…When you make a difference with what you have, it expands…Money carries our intention.If we use it with integrity, then it carries integrity forward…Let your...

September 2019: Significance

What do you wish to be remembered for?Who are you at the essence of your soul?What have you been given?And what will you do with the rest of your life? I turned fifty this year, and while I haven’t yet begun to explicitly think about my “legacy”, I...

July 2019: The Heart of Philanthropy

Summer has arrived. It’s the time of year when I remind myself that there is a balance between effort and ease, grit and grace, strength and struggle. In a world where constantly pushing forward is expected and rewarded, it can be challenging to step to the...