Collaborating Well Requires Centering and Connecting
I had some bad news last night. My mother moved to hospice care about two weeks ago, which means each day has some ups and downs. I try to hold … Find Out More
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Contributing to What We Love Brings Us Resilience
Yesterday, I woke up feeling afraid. I had a school training to deliver in person and my old nemesis, self-doubt, reared its ugly head. Would I be good enough? Am I … Find Out More
Resilience Prepares us for the Bumps
My husband and I were riding our bikes down the leaf-strewn path when suddenly, wham! My husband’s bike got stuck in a hidden groove, he fell in the path right in front … Find Out More
Lightening Our Pain with Gratitude
It’s raining in Northern California. My zinnias are still in full bloom, but the grape leaves are starting to wither and fall to the ground. This mix of beauty, darkness, … Find Out More
Courage Helps Us Do Hard Things
Sometimes life intrudes. Sometimes it is death that intrudes. I was re-entering work mode after 10 days off, excited about finishing some projects and bringing some new insights born of … Find Out More
Resilience is an Ordinary Superpower
My garden is a wonderful mirror of my own well-being. The flowers flourish or fade, depending on how well I take care of them. If I miss a watering on a very hot … Find Out More
Promoting Mental Health: Just In Time for World Mental Health Day!
We did it! Chuck and I are thrilled to report that we finally completed our book’s first draft last week. This exciting endeavor uses many people’s personal stories to illustrate the … Find Out More
Facing Ourselves
Crashing into Myself I crashed into myself recently while talking with my wife, Sandy. I thought I had all the answers. I was telling her exactly what I thought she needed … Find Out More
Noticing Helps With Healing
After several weeks of elbow pain, I finally went to physical therapy (PT) to learn what exercises I could do and how to adjust my movements to reduce pain. My physical therapist, … Find Out More