The Need Brings in What is Needed
Oh boy. Two weeks ago in my newsletter I shared that I’d been feeling low and expressed gratitude for ways clients and friends had buoyed me. And then a tsunami [...]
Don’t Wait for a Funeral
One of the things I’ve been preaching to clients for years is, “Don’t wait until a funeral or retirement party to talk about why you like someone.” And then I [...]
Made to Connect and Create
My friend and colleague Nicki Lang and I facilitated our “Cultivating Creativity” retreat last weekend on Hood Canal—20 adults of all genders coming together to create community and art. We [...]
Keeping it Simple
In a sitcom I’ve been watching, there’s a scene where a millennial is trying to comfort a Baby Boomer after the loss of a parent. The millennial walks up to [...]
I’m not Here to Influence You
Getting ready to leave the house today, I had a moment of pure satisfaction. I realized that I’m doing exactly what I want to be doing. I was on my [...]
I Don’t Know What its About Yet
This week, I got to interview the author Laurie Frankel about her novel “Family Family” for Village Books’ Chuckanut Radio Hour. It was easily the highlight of my month, getting [...]
It’s Okay to Like what you Like
I do an activity with groups where I have them bring a “gift” for their co-workers. Show a photo, share a skill, tell a story. I’ve had people teach knot-tying, [...]
The Soul Cannot be Offended
I heard this truth from Richard Rohr: The soul cannot be offended. It’s come up a lot recently in my conversations with clients, and it’s a huge help to us [...]
Make Something
As usual, your gal Sarah here is full of reflections about 2023 and intentions for 2024. I don’t think there’s anything magical about January 1, but it’s simply another opportunity [...]
Opinions are Boring
It’s high school basketball season, and I’m organizing my life around my daughter’s home games. We’ve been sitting next to another family who we are just getting to know and [...]