Walk With Me Awhile
In Parker Palmer’s book On the Brink of Everything, he says, “When I’m asked for the ‘elevator speech’ that sums up my work, I always respond, ‘I always take the stairs, so I don’t have an [...]
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 of love came my way! [...]
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 make them share out loud, [...]
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 [...]