Author Archives: Carol Merwin

We want our kids to have a sense of purpose and a belief in a positive future. Nothing hurts more than to stand by and watch our kids fall short of something they really want – whether they are auditioning, … Continue reading →

Last night I had the heart-wrenching experience of attending a vigil for a young man who died of an accidental drug overdose. In the sharing, it was clear this young man was dearly loved, was a valued member of his … Continue reading →

We’ve been taught to view success by outer measures – degrees, income, assets, job title, number of readers, followers, subscribers, likes, friends, our kids, GPA, college acceptance, number of years married, weight, awards and accolades. I’m certainly not immune to … Continue reading →

I’ve been through a brutal year. That’s the honest truth of it. A year that’s required me to look at everything I think I know and ask hard questions. During this year I’ve thought a lot about success and failure … Continue reading →