So, which emotion do you feel like getting to know better today?…
We are in the golden age of information. Open up your favorite app, and you are inundated with quick bursts of information. Some people claim that making simple changes such as altering your perspective, rephrasing your thoughts, incorporating a new coping skill, taking a supplement, or adjusting your diet can…
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We have made significant progress in our understanding of mental health. We have increased awareness, there has been a surge in vulnerability and opening up about experiences with mental health, and we’ve seen many take the leap and obtain mental health services. This is terrific, and so much good has…
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Good ol’ Facebook memories popped up with a quote I shared many years ago. Unfortunately, I didn’t reference where it came from, and it was so many years ago that I haven’t been able to remember it. But a part of the quote mentioned that we desire life to move…
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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…
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Somewhere along life’s journey, wonder quiets. What once filled our tiny bodies, consumed our minds, and drove our nonstop actions, settles. I didn’t notice how quiet my wonder had gotten until I became a mother, a role that has reignited the spark of wonder in my life. And now, I…
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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…
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Our brains are wildly incredible. What we know about the brain is fascinating, but we know that there are still many aspects of it that we know little about. However, one thing we do know is that our brains have limited conscious storage capacity. While experiences with heightened emotional encounters…
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What if we took accusations and assumptions and traded those out for authentic wonder and compassionate curiosity?…
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How often do we assign “good” and “bad” to things that just “are”?…
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