Does Their Story Matter?

Mindful Communication in Conflict The other day I saw a question on social media: “Does anybody know a reasonably intelligent, calm person who would be willing to engage in a conversation about politics (meaning, a person who voted for the other candidate)?”...

Self Compassion For Pain

Self-compassion isn’t a luxury. It’s a powerful, essential healing tool. I say this a lot. Because it’s true. Many of the women I work with are doing everything they can to get better:changing their diet, taking supplements, exercising, going to...
The Five Invitations

The Five Invitations

What dying has to teach us about living. A review of the book by Frank Ostasecki There’s a quiet truth you may not want to hear: we are all mortal.But I find when I move into that truth—not away from it— I soften.And I become more curious, more accepting. Frank...

The “UN” know-it-all

Photo by Haley Carman on Unsplash It’s humbling to be humbled.This week I was made well aware of my love for being the “One Who Knows Things”.  Lately, I’m getting a peek at the ways and places that I’m blinded to how my behavior and...
Let it Be

Let it Be

Find yourself here When things are crazy out there and you don’t know what to do, “let it be”. When your emotions are going wild, and you’re wondering “what should I do, ” “where should I go”, “should I move to...

Gifts From Your Ancestors

Whether you love or dislike having little goblins knocking on your door asking for candy, there’s no getting away from the graveyards, cobwebs, skeletons and silly jack-o-lanterns that have taken over yards, offices and shopping stores everywhere!I happen to...