I recently returned from a trip to Oregon. This trip was a well-needed retreat for me— a chance to get away, spend quality time with friends, and ask deep, contemplative questions about what the future holds. It was also a time for me to let go of all the shoulds and what ifs in my life and practice just being present in each moment. I am learning to allow the future to unfold, which is quite different than my usual M.O.— trying to make everything happen. More »