Lessons on Forgiveness
Part of my work is conflict resolution between co-workers and business owners. There have been a few times over the years when our efforts together have fallen flat or when [...]
Part of my work is conflict resolution between co-workers and business owners. There have been a few times over the years when our efforts together have fallen flat or when [...]
Hello friends! I got so many lovely responses to last week’s newsletter, “Find your Own Beach,” about my pilgrimage to Mary Oliver’s ponds and beaches. Thank you for reading, thank [...]
I came across this unbelievably great article this week by Julie Pham about conducting a “passiveness audit.” She outlines 7 levels of passive to passive aggressive behavior, particularly as she [...]
It’s a little more than 5 years ago that the lockdown order came in Washington State. Every spring since, I’ve experienced a dip in my energy, like my body remembers [...]
Help in Staying Awake By now you know that December is a very reflective month for me. If you are rolling your eyes, I absolutely don’t blame you! But the [...]
Laura and I led our monthly singing circle last night (one-year anniversary!), and I am still buzzing from it. At one point, someone taught a new song. We did call-and-response [...]
There is so much buzzing around inside me these days! After a hard season this winter, things have lightened, and I find myself in love with the world, with myself, [...]
My husband Yancey and I have returned from Portugal, where we were with Dan and Robyn Hines, reflecting with 22 other people on the second half of life. It was [...]
Getting ready for my bike commute this morning, I felt an indistinct longing. Wanting to feel connected to the world, wanting companionship. I felt receptive, open, needy. This is the [...]
Hello, friends! I’m reminded again this week of how June can really kick my butt. Even though I don’t have a graduating senior this year (two more years—please send all [...]