Today we talked about being introverted, extroverted, or an ambivert. Are we introverted, or just overstimulated? What's the difference between solitude and isolation? Meaningful connections vs social exhaustion Why some conversations energize us while others drain us How our personality changes with safety, age, burnout, or life stage. I had to really examine personally, what I enjoyed. Which interactions drain my energy, even if I really like the people I'm with. Who are the people in my life that I don't have to perform for. While there is no "wrong" way to be, it is interesting how our lives have moved or situations that have changed the way our energy moves. Widen your lens. Maybe the goal isn't to be come more social or more private, but to become more honest with yourself about what restores you. I'm certainly am ambivert - all the way. How about you?

Hi friends, I just wanted to let you all know I will miss the chat time tomorrow. I will be doing the eulogy and prayer for my friend who recently passed on with early Alzheimer’s disease. Her memorial in the morning. 💗

A big thank you to all who showed up for our first ever Fireside chat! Our discussion Tuesday was to share a piece of wisdom that someone shared with you that stayed with you. As I was preparing for the chat, I realized that advice, and wisdom, are two different things. So I brought it to the group for reflection. Advice vs Wisdom. When someone asks for advice, where do you pull the answer you provide from? Prior experience? And if so, can it be a blanket piece of advice no matter the person or situation? Or do you pull it from prior experience and share it as wisdom; well earned and simply suggested as an option for them to consider? Here are some talking points we touched on, and a couple we did not: Advice feels like pressure, and wisdom feels like permission. Advice tries to solve the moment, Wisdom helps people see life differently. Advice comes quickly, wisdom usually comes slowly. Advice assumes the same solution will work for everyone, and wisdom leaves room for different paths. Advice tells people what to do, wisdom shares what someone learned. We also discussed the question, Why? A few years ago, I was discussing my bookshelves in my office in Connies group, and as I was wrestling with what should stay and what I should let go of, I said, well if I get rid of everything I will have empty shelves, and she said, "so?!" I was struck. Not fill every space? Tough to comprehend. She continued on, when someone makes a suggestion to you- or asks you to do something and you immediately come to the negative answer... "I can't have bare shelves" or "I can't go swimming because I don't wear a swimsuit any more" or "No thanks, I don't dance." (or anything like this) just ask yourself "Why." Maybe you really do want bare shelves. Maybe you do want to swim. Maybe you'd love to dance. This was a great slice of wisdom back then that I think of even still. I love being around a campfire with you guys❤️ -See you next week! Jess

Tonight’s Campfire Question ☕🔥 What is something you’ve learned in life that you wish you had understood sooner? Sometimes those lessons arrive quietly… and only make sense years later. I’d love to hear yours.

Starting Tuesday, March 10th, I'm going to host Fireside Coffee Chat. Please join us for some amazing discussions!