Lessons in Autumn
[Updated] As we move into the autumn season, I wanted to revisit lessons we can learn from autumn. There are many lessons in autumn we can learn, particularly lessons from…
Time for Some Self-Reflection
It seems like time for some self-reflection and to do a little check-in. Initially I planned to update a prior blog from (May 1, 2022) but realized a lot has…
Embracing Discomfort
There seems to be a great fear of discomfort. I believe we should be embracing discomfort. Instead, some believe that if they feel discomfort this must mean they are unsafe.…
Reflecting: Crossroads, Transitions, and Endings
As I reflect back over the last few years, it takes me back a bit. The amount of loss is pretty overwhelming. The last few years have had conflicts and…
“Let It Be” Instead Of “Letting Go”
I have been contemplating the notion of “letting go” versus “let it be”. The idea of just “letting go” seems like something we should be able to do but more…
Resiliency Boost
We can build our resiliency throughout childhood, adolescence and yes, even as adults. There are different things to do to boost your resiliency.
Self-Reflection
I have been pondering the quote from Socrates, “an unexamined life is not worth living” (published in Plato’s “Apology”), I do think there is something important about self-reflection individually and…
Empathy to Compassion
Charles Figley coined the term Compassion Fatigue in the early 1990’s. However, I believe it really is empathy fatigue. As we use more compassion and move away from empathy, it…
Finding Balance
The idea of a balanced life can be challenging for many. What does it exactly mean, to be in balance? The Yin and Yang of life? Let’s look at the…
Give Grace
I have been thinking lately about grace, love, and truth. I hear myself saying a lot, give yourself grace or give some grace. There are 2 quotes that have stuck…