You Are (Already) Here
Posted on October 3, 2018 Leave a Comment
Along a road in northern MN
I am a huge fan of digital maps. Literally at our fingertips we can look up restaurants, craft breweries, or wax museums Near Me and instantly see what’s around us and how to get there. We can also plug in the address of our out-of-town great-aunt’s house and will be given a route.
A pin drop for where we want to be — and direction for how to get there. It’s awesome.
And yet… Read More
Be the Tumbleweed
Posted on September 26, 2018 Leave a Comment
I’m in a situation where I can be a presence of light for others during a challenging time for all of us. I have been trying to gently guide our direction, knowing that there is a path through this of peace and love. But I feel like I’m failing when a more difficult path is chosen. And then a huge Aha rolled through me: Read More
Wild and Sometimes Woolly
Posted on September 19, 2018 1 Comment
You are likely familiar with the whole caterpillar metaphor for personal growth and transformation:
- Caterpillar crawls along in life, learning to be the best caterpillar it can be.
- Caterpillar spins a chrysalis, or cocoon, and hangs out for a while — presumably in contemplation of Self.
- Caterpillar emerges transformed into a butterfly, now flying to greater heights and new experiences.
Two things have always stood out for me with this. But very recently, I received a third Aha. Read More
A Health “Before and After” Puzzle
Posted on September 12, 2018 Leave a Comment
self care giving
Self care + caregiving
Fill your cup first
and then
look after others
from the overflow.
Not Wrong is the new Right
Posted on September 5, 2018 Leave a Comment
I’ve learned a small change in wording that makes a huge difference in relationship. It applies in all areas of life, because it strengthens connection.
It’s super helpful to consider when someone is unleashing their belief, opinion, or frustration on you. It’s beneficial when someone shares their thoughts, feelings, and emotions with you. It’s also supportive when applied to yourself. It’s simple, yet profound: Read More
