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 had four “Makers Sessions” with [...]
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 the Baby Boomer doing dishes, [...]
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 way to be with a [...]
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 to celebrate her amazing work, [...]
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, show childhood art projects, share [...]
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 as we endeavor to live [...]