Intersections

Rudy Francisco wrote a poem: I’m teaching myself about the opposite of excellence, the subtle art of stumbling, the radical act of failure and forgiveness. I’m learning that embarrassment only shows its face if I allow it. Several parts of it resonated with me, but one aspect that keeps coming back to me is the concept of subtle art. Perhaps because I’ve been a musician or because I view my writing as an art form,…

Some days, I question the researchers who tell me my toddler can’t always hear me. Surely, with the volume I’m using and the fact that he looked right at me, he can hear me, right? And sometimes the surge of overwhelm that comes when his emotions start to ramp up is because I desperately want him to remember the regulation tools we’ve been practicing. How can he not remember those when he gets upset? But…

Springtime, perhaps even more than the New Year, feels like a time to start fresh. The new, blossoming, vibrant buds on plants filling our days with color are motivation to begin working towards our growth, too. These seasons often begin with a burst of motivation that fuels a desire for significant change. But that motivation also fizzles out. And I think Dr. Sara Kuburic nailed why on her Instagram. She said growth is rarely a…