The Humbling Art of Doing It Wrong (and Learning Anyway)
A few weeks ago, I hurt my back. I’ve had back issues before, but not in a long time—and this felt different. My doctor diagnosed it as a muscle strain … Find Out More
Author: Meri McCoy-Thompson
Resilience Is Not Solitary Strength—It Is Light Held Together
This morning, a friend shared how heavy the news has felt lately—and how hard it is to keep taking it all in. She asked how I’ve been managing. I told … Find Out More
The Kind of Hunger That Heals
“We are not hungry for what we’re not getting, but for what we’re not giving.” ~ Anne Lamott As the holiday season approached this year, I found myself unexpectedly heavy. A … Find Out More
The Gift of Unexpected Connection
I spent the weekend in a remote mountain cabin with people I had barely met before. One had flown all the way from Australia, and the other two from Texas. … Find Out More
From “Should” to Story: Coaching That Connects
Sometimes we learn as much from what we don’t say as from what we do—especially if we pause to reflect afterward. This morning, my friend Maeve mentioned she was buying a car. … Find Out More
Give Yourself Permission to Play 🥳
At the beginning of the summer, my friend Ralph shared an article he had written about goals. “By the end of the summer, I want to be able to say … Find Out More
Pancakes, Giggles, and the Power of a Smile
As my husband will tell you, I have a soft spot for babies and small children. Wherever we go, I can’t help but notice them. And if I’m close enough, … Find Out More
Appreciation: The WD-40 of Relationships
One of my favorite moments in our training comes while exploring the power of appreciation. Last Saturday, near the end of our session, I invited participants to do something unexpected: … Find Out More
Hearing Loss, Self-Worth, and the Power of Choice
I had a hearing test a few weeks ago. My hearing has deteriorated with age, which is not unexpected because my grandmother, my father, and my two older brothers all needed … Find Out More