Kelly Beckley Shank 
Does chasing dreams feel frivolous? We’re already overwhelmed with all the things we have to do each day. Doing something we enjoy feels selfish. Who am I to start grad school without a good reason or write a blog that takes up my time and doesn’t make money? Most of the time it seems like … Read more
Did you start January with a list of goals for the new year? This was definitely going to be the year you would get in shape, clean out your house, and get your schedule under control. Every year, January stares at us with promises of newness, opportunity, and change. I always look forward to thinking … Read more
A clean start on New Year’s Day sounds like a dream. I’m such a goals/resolutions/to-do list junkie and just want to pack life into its neat little, controlled parts. If something can be quantified and organized, I’m all in. Too bad life doesn’t work that way. The whole resolution thing hasn’t worked for me. I’m … Read more
My big dream is to travel the world as a family, going to hard places to help communities and great organizations. I want to build schools, create jobs, teach women, and help families thrive. Some people think we’re crazy, possibly bordering on irresponsible. Even I think it’s mildly insane when I estimate the costs and … Read more
Do you remember when you were little and thought you could be anything? Little kids imagine life without limitations. They are superheroes who save the world and princesses who live in castles. As we get older our big dreams slowly slip away which each additional responsibility and we become a little more hardened each time … Read more
![For the regular days...
Yesterday, we celebrated the mamas. But I have some hesitance about the day on behalf of those for whom the day is hard. For those who will face disappointment, longing, or loneliness.
Here's to regular days, the ones that come right after the "important" days, the days we might feel overlooked or unappreciated.
Here's to Monday mornings when you get up with the sun and get to work, whatever that looks like for you.
Here's to having hard conversations and making hard decisions.
Here's to doing what needs done, whatever that means and wherever it takes you.
Here's to doing what you're meant to do.
[Caroline is traveling with me this week in Guatemala. She's my assistant on this trip.]](https://scontent-ord5-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/280158713_1358881094613296_3621727649573332245_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=duBTgZ_t7EYAX-t81l9&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=AM6HXa8EAAAA&oh=00_AfB0DJU-rZtZ4AiySx_1Z9ZTE9R3FMu7VuAocA5xigGIcw&oe=6493C8EA "Permission To Dream In The Middle Of Your Ordinary Days")
