Right to Shine

How To Run 82.5 Miles

After my first 100-mile race, my body was miserable. My ankle was clunked out, my feet were several sizes larger than usual, and I had to use my trekking poles as crutches. So why did I sign up to run … Read More

Human Potential | Les Brown | Marilyn Ferguson | RighttoShine | self-care

Your past is not your potential

When you look at the plant in this photo, what do you see? Be honest with me. Will this plant someday grace the cover of Gardens Illustrated? A couple of months ago, I repotted this pothos. I was ecstatic when … Read More

Bowel Movement | Constipation | Health Care | self-care | Wellness

S*** Talk

You might guess that I subscribe to a lot of health newsletters. And you’re right. Last week, I got one in my inbox with the subject line “POOP SIZE MATTERS.” In fact, poop size does matter, and it’s an indicator … Read More

Les Brown | Michael Franti | self-care | Self-Care Spirit

Plug into your heart

Two years ago, on one of our long runs where we discuss literally every detail of our lives, my friend Brendan brought up a gut-wrenching topic: how little time we have left with those we love. The conversation was sparked … Read More

Positive Intelligence | Positive Reframe

It’s funny because it’s a disaster…

I first started practicing positive reframing—without knowing what it was—in the fall of 2002, in one of my early political campaign jobs. In our Team Black Hawk County headquarters, we were all scrambling to get the office ready for volunteers. … Read More