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…
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…
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…
Busyness Addict
This is a continuation of my last blog or part 2. The idea of busyness and being addicted to frenzy really resonated with me among other things when I was…
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…
Is It Time For A Change?
Another new year has arrived. It is that time of the year that many people decide to make New Year’s Resolutions. You may have guessed that statistically most will not…
Expanding Your Window
I don’t know how many people have experienced the last 2 years as a trauma with the pandemic and the political atmosphere. Focusing on expanding your window is very needed.…