We take ourselves way too seriously.

And we need to stop it.

We need to stop being so serious and stop doing the same old things we’ve always done. We need to find more ways to add color to our lives. More creativity and more moments of joy.

And that's really the simple message I want to share. That the holidays CAN be a time that is instead, about creating space. Space for you, space for feeling, and space for creating new traditions for yourself and those closest to you.

Anyone who knows me agrees that I love to shop. But more than anything, I thoroughly enjoy the art of finding things (and experiences!) to give as gifts.

Let’s talk about putting yourself out there as an Adult.

It’s hard to make friends as an adult. No matter how old you are.
I’m a connector, and certainly an extrovert, but putting yourself out there as an adult is hard.

I FELT LIKE SUCH AN EPIC FAILURE.

It was 2017, I was living in Tiburon, California and was a member of The Hivery, a popular women-only co-working space in the next town over. With two teenagers about to graduate high school, I noticed a posting for a class called ‘What’s Next 101’ and decided to sign up. I was part of the first cohort of 9. Besides me, the other gals were all seemingly successful, full-time, career-driven women. And although I worked hard both as a full-time mom and as a pro bono fundraiser successfully bringing in upwards of a million a year, I felt like an epic failure.

I’m going to put this out here:

It really bothers me when people say you can ‘rewrite a chapter’.

I don’t believe in rewriting chapters.
I believe in ending them.

This is uncomfortable for me. But it’s my livelihood.

I shared these words on Instagram this week. Mostly for me. But also to make the “official” declaration that I’m not going to bring back the Dare to Detour account. Instead, I’m putting on my big girl shoes and stepping into this business front and center.

Like it or not, you’re gettin’ all of me on @sherylwright_!

Meet my theme for 2023.

When we are able to sit with others and share our stories vulnerably, we can make connections that help us overcome our differences.

SLOW DOWN. EASE BACK IN. INTEGRATE.

These are not the words we typically hear when we come home from a trip…

Today, I have a story for you about my friend Kathy…

Kathy Foote is afraid of flying, doesn't like hiking, won't get near a horse, and had never been to Montana before her husband bought her a Dare RETREAT EXPERIENCE with the warning that she would try to cancel. She did try - twice.

What is ‘authentic’ travel?

And how do we get more of it?

There’s nothing better than a Detour where you really get a feel for how the locals do it. Whether it’s wandering the cobblestone streets of a small European town or driving down the dusty road toward a mountain ranch, the experiences we all crave are authentic ones.

So how have I changed my relationship with money and budgets? The key word here is "relationship". The first step for me was acknowledging my emotions around money. Once I did this, budgets became easier because they provided clear boundaries around my investment and wealth creation goals, and showed me how my spending habits (read "retail therapy") affected those. Here's how I've found a friend in budgets:

My First Detour

When I was 20, I Dared myself to move to New York City.

In spite of the global pandemic, things are looking up around here! The sun is shining, the sandhill cranes and robins have returned, and the best news of all - I AM CANCER FREE!

I am working to view cancer as an invitation. An invitation to have the hard conversations, to be open to greater possibilities, to reach out to those who I’ve been meaning to but haven’t, to be more present. To continue to explore and try new things. To be vulnerable. To love deeply without hesitation💥

Here are some of the ways I try and take to stay happy and healthy as the seasons shift and the cold weather sets in (hello, Montana winters!).

October is revving up the familiar day to day cycles that we are all accustomed to and that is where we can let our newly gained summer perspective and good habits fall to the wayside.

How do you want to approach this new season? What are your intentions? How do you want to spend your time and where do you want to focus your energy?

While there are only so many of these wonderfully lazy summer days left, it's important to make the most of them.

In my opinion, developing a creative practice indicates that you are actively making time for meaning outside the demands of your daily life. By establishing the habit, you are prioritizing this pursuit.