Monday’s Message

Over the course of a week, inspiration finds me in untold ways, in unimaginable places, and at unpredictable times. It might surface during a daily commute, on a walk, or over lunch. I never know when—it just happens.

These moments are rarely grand or complicated ideas. More often, they are small tidbits that, upon reflection, reveal a deeper and more profound meaning. They form beginnings—ideas that mature over time, connect with others, and become conduits from which new thoughts flow. For me, they’re like that song you hear first thing in the morning—the one that stays with you all day. Nagging. Reminding. Nudging.

I originally began capturing and sharing some of these moments for my two college-aged sons—to inspire, encourage, and perhaps foster a meaningful pause for them. A song in their head.

Monday’s Message became the place where I would post one significant idea from the prior week—something that caused me to stop, think, and ponder. A guidepost for the days ahead, shared in the hope that it might prompt others to do the same.

Twenty years later, the impulse to share remains the same; the circle is simply a bit wider. Older, and hopefully a bit wiser, my intent is not to offer answers or perspectives to adopt, but to share moments of reflection as a starting point—a genesis for your own thoughts and reflections.

Welcome to Monday’s Message—little ideas for a bigger life.
Enjoy the journey.