It's easy to get over-invested in others agreeing with us. When we do that, we fail to respect their right to disagree. Their own boundaries. And we create unnecessary stress for ourselves. So the truth is, it's ok if someone disagrees with us. Nobody has to agree with us. We have a right to our ... read more
That time when the joke was on me
Nobody likes to look at their wounds, not even me. And yet, there they are, influencing us in ways we sometimes can't even recognize. We all have them. We can't escape life without being wounded in one way or another. Like so many of us, I have some from childhood and also some from ... read more
How to answer the question “Now what?”
When life changes hit--and any transition can sneak up ....or explode with a big BANG! our first instinct is often to draw back for refuge. To retreat. To draw the covers over our head. Because we do not want to face the question, "Now what?" I know this first-hand. I know, it looks like I've ... read more
How to turn judgment into a lesson
Judgment. Have you ever thought something and then, it bothered you because you thought it was too judgmental? Yeah. Me, too. Just the other day. I thought someone I knew fell short in their attempt to provide support to someone in need. Someone I also know. It felt to me like a lot of ... read more
Four ways to make a transition work for you
Any transition can be fraught with anxiety. I know this from my own experience. My friends are going through it, too--empty nest, divorce, widowhood, retirement, job changes can be difficult times of transition. We might know that eventually we'll come out of it, but walking through it is another ... read more
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