Curiosity, Choice, and Courage
As a child, my resilience was all over the place. I failed miserably in grade school. I was sent to the office so many times in 3rd grade that one … Find Out More
Category: Everyone
The Change We Need Requires Contributing Intentionally
The shootings from the past few weeks are so painful. I can easily get overwhelmed. When I use the Centering Skill of Noticing Myself, I notice I am feeling angry, sad, and full of grief. … Find Out More
Honoring Agreements: The Power of Communicating
I was recently facilitating a standing group meeting that has some regular no-shows. It’s annoying and frustrating. I’m amazed by how often some people don’t communicate whether they will attend a meeting … Find Out More
Communicate What You Appreciate
I am lucky. I work with someone who sends these types of emails every day: “You’re the best. — thanks for thinking of this for us!” “I … Find Out More
Altering Perceptions
Life, by definition, throws us curve balls. These past two years, we have faced a lot of curveballs. If, in December 2019, someone had asked me to rank “100 things … Find Out More
“Noticing” the World
The war in Ukraine goes all the way into me … noticing the tragedy and human suffering hurts my soul. The aggression, destruction of homes and neighborhoods, murder of innocent … Find Out More
Nurturing Myself – Adding Joy to Self-Care
Last week I found myself in a rut. I was grumpy, snippy, and NOT my most resilient self. Seriously, ask my husband. He would agree. I know I am better … Find Out More
Now is The Time to Practice Breathing Mindfully
One of our teen interns, Maggie Lee, was inspired to make the above video about Breathing Mindfully because she had experienced how useful Breathing Mindfully was in her life. In … Find Out More
Curiosity is Key to Noticing
I don’t have the best track record with New Year’s resolutions. The number of productivity journals, new exercise routines, and monthly reading challenges that have been victims of my new … Find Out More