My Co-dependent Relationship with the Weather
Growing up in the Midwest, it seems I’ve developed a complicated relationship with the weather. The early years of our relationship, when everything was fresh and new, I found unconditional beauty and fun in the four seasons. My mood and energy level didn’t seem to be...
Meaning In Unexpected
Recently, I experienced a conversation that was unexpected, but turned out to be just what I needed. These types of experiences invoke such a feeling of gratitude, as they somehow feel purposeful to my personal development. Often, their aftermath simmers...
Empowerment Or Ignorance?
My Friday morning drive to the office inspired some reflection. While merging onto the interstate, I noticed sections of it were closed, including the one I needed to take. I could already see the reason, in what seemed to be a funeral procession of first...
No Really, I’m Fine!
Words are powerful. The words we choose can make a conversation productive or destructive. And to further complicate matters, words can impact us differently and are often subject to interpretation, despite their dictionary definition. So, it’s no surprise why human...
Hope Really Can Be Restored For The Price Of A Cup Of Coffee
About a week ago, we were pulling out of a parking lot at the local grocery store and observed an exchange that left my mind racing in a million directions. The parking lot occasionally has individuals with solicitation signs, requesting assistance....
Values & Graditude
Some of you are aware I’ve been doing quite a bit of traveling over the past several years. Many of those trips have been to New York City. NYC has always called to me from my first visit there over 20 years ago. Since then, I would return every so often...
We Are Failing – The Rabbit Hole of Why
I’m a Mental Health Professional. I’m someone who enjoys going to work most days because I love what I do for a living. The truth is, I believe I was born to help people. I’m fascinated by learning what makes a person unique and helping them to understand...
The Things We Do
It seems as a society, we would rather settle for being unhappy or even marginally happy than live a life that is soul deep. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard people say, “This isn’t what I want. I feel disconnected, but it’s comfortable. And I...
The Beginner’s Mind; A Path to Peak Performance
Competitive athletes can certainly attest to the power of experience in refining their skills for optimal performance. But when does experience become an obstacle in competitive sports? Ask any athlete who’s experienced a slump in their career and they can...
The Truth Debate
If one could estimate how much time a person wastes in their lifetime, not being honest; whether it's in the workplace, at home, or in a social setting; I would imagine the percentage of time wasted, would rival the percentage of time our eyes are open. ...