Rachel Thompson 7/12/25 Rachel Thompson 7/12/25

The Risk Is Worth It

Kim and I slow hiked this week through a nature preserve near Sleeping Bear Dunes in Michigan. It was a gorgeous hike abundant with bear corn, ghost pipe, and a variety of small fungi. One section of the hike was also abundant in poison ivy…

Kim McKenzie 7/1/25 Kim McKenzie 7/1/25

Slow Hiking for a Fast Mind

I used to hike as if I was in a gym, focused on getting exercise, while enjoying a view. I did get the benefits of a workout but was moving way too fast to connect with nature. To me, “connecting with nature” means that I’m using all of my senses to explore, engaging my curiosity, and taking the time to investigate what I discover…

Rachel Thompson 6/24/25 Rachel Thompson 6/24/25

Ego, L’eggo!

Last month as we were preparing to launch Two Birds, I found myself getting frustrated by a minor delay. It was such a familiar feeling that I didn’t even notice it at first. Over the course of my career, frustration has been one of my most consistent emotions and the most difficult to manage (it still is). Frustration typically arises from circumstances outside our control. It is an obstacle we didn’t create but have to deal with. It is unmet expectations. Ever try to do a home project? You know about frustration.

Rachel Thompson 6/17/25 Rachel Thompson 6/17/25

Hope Is Good In Action

I don't know how you're feeling, but the news has been pretty overwhelming lately. Kim and I took a moment to sit on our couch to talk about it a few days ago, and I shared a quote with her that I find helpful in times like these.

"Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree today."

Rachel Thompson 6/11/25 Rachel Thompson 6/11/25

Frequently Asked Questions About Life Coaching

While walking the dogs a few days ago, I ran into a neighbor who was curious about our new business. This isn't unusual. One of the things that I love about living in Muncie is that we run into people we know nearly everywhere we go.

Since we launched the business two weeks ago, almost everyone has questions about what we are doing and why. And that's pretty cool. Thank you. But for those of you who don't get the pleasure of running into us regularly, here's a summary of the questions we've been getting about life coaching.