As I stepped onto the sideboard and gripped the handle of the rented Ford Expedition to hoist my petite frame into the seat, my heart pounded. I knew what lay ahead: miles of stunning landscapes filled with golden aspen trees, fiery red sumac, and chokecherry bushes, along with steep curves at high elevations.

Have you ever stopped to think about what you're attached to in your life? It could be things, ideas, perceptions, outcomes, a job, routines, or even people.

Have you ever been caught in the spiral of a challenging day? The alarm doesn’t go off because the electricity is out, and not only can you not make coffee, but you are definitely late for a meeting with your boss.

Recently, I had a day that challenged me at every level. By the end of the day I went to bed feeling exhausted and sad. At that moment, in the silent darkness, I felt uneasy regarding how I navigated through what felt like a waterfall of complication and bad news. These thoughts spiraled into feelings of failure.