Who am I becoming, and how much control do I have over it? What Becoming Means to Me When I say “Becoming,” I mean paying attention to my life while I am living it. I cannot control everything that changes around me. I can notice what is happening and choose how I respond. Most days, it is easy to slide into autopilot. I do the familiar things, my mind runs ahead to whatever comes next, and I miss what is right in front of me. Being intentional starts when I slow down long en

After years of estrangement, my mother and I made good memories together. A difficult interview and Dr. Janet Steinkamp’s response to my book brought me back to what I can choose and what I cannot control.

August taught me that persistence can quietly become pursuit, and sometimes the wisest next step is to stop chasing the whale.