That’s the intention here. To raise the bar.
Raise it on our own truths.
Our own lives.
Ourselves.
When the scales have been tipped, we dive in, leap forward and move towards what’s true, beckoning and asking to be seen.
Raising the bar in our life is a journey.
Sharing it fuels and lights the way.
Welcome to the Blog.
It's not just in times of stress that we show our true colors. It's in our every day interactions with those at work and at home that set's the foundational nature of the relationships. Are we interacting in a way that creates a thriving relation or one that simply...
Knowing what I don't stand for informs many of my daily decisions. In fact, it guides me as often as what I do stand for. Money, efficiency and "being right" are in the top 5 list of "Things I don't stand for." While I do want all three in one form or another, they...
I've been smoking meats for about 23 years. In 1999 I was lucky enough to take a 15 hour class with Paul Kirk, The Kansas City Baron of BBQ. It's where I first learned to make my own BBQ sauces and rubs. He was great. I still use his cookbook today. It's splattered...
Power is at the core of being an attorney. I'm constantly analyzing how much power each side has in any given exchange. I want more. I can never really have too much. I want to be the smartest in how I use the facts, statutes or case law to win for my client - that's...
It was drilled into me in law school how to analyze cases. Knowing what I needed to look for has served me well in the practice of law- whether I'm reviewing a letter or a legal document. As lawyers we are trained to look for what might go wrong and too make sure we...
I have a confession to make. I've been a mercenary. I took a job because it's what I thought I should do. Not because it felt right at my core level. Have you ever done this with an important life decision? Not living according to your truths is akin to being a...
Have you ever felt like you've been fracking your brain? I have. You know those times where you feel spread too thin, over scheduled with clients, projects and briefs. Maybe you are waking up at night worrying about what you need to do tomorrow. With every efficiency...
Of the three fiduciary duties that we owe our clients, full and frank disclosure is the most challenging. Whether it's asking probing questions to better understand your client or giving difficult advice, full disclosure is at the crux of the attorney-client...
On a beautiful spring evening driving along the Columbia River with my wife, the air was warm, there was no breeze and little traffic as I gazed at the river. I wondered " Where does this river start? I've hardly seen any of it." It starts far from where it empties...
What are the reasons you work? The truth is there are many reasons that we work. The question should be, "What are the purposes that you work?" No doubt the response we all share is, to make a living. You have bills to pay, things you want to buy, people to take care...
Are you ready to integrate your work life and your personal life to make the best overall life possible for you?
Wendy Votroubek,
LegalNursePDX.com
My search for Joy started in 2001. I’d been living in Portland for three years, when I found myself not so much unhappy with being a lawyer, but not experiencing the deep satisfaction I wanted. As I cast about trying to find what was missing, I came up empty. I’d...
We all have our share of hard times. My senior year in high school stands out as one of my darkest. None my friends knew the depth of what was going on inside of me, save one person, Steve Earl. At school, I laughed and joked. I kept my grades up and worked hard at...
It’s a warm sunny morning as I’m walking to the courthouse. Instead of soaking up the sun, I find myself nose deep in my own thoughts, thinking about what might go wrong in an upcoming case. Back at the office, I’m sitting at my desk editing a letter and I catch...