Listen to the blog: I am in the middle of one of those conversations today. The kind that starts without much effort. He is sharing openly, his fears and frustrations. I am tracking and we have known each other for years. Then he says something that just doesn’t … [Read more...] about Are You Keeping the Peace or Losing Yourself?
Connection to self
Where Have You Been Buried and How Do You Emerge?
What Does It Mean to Be Buried? When I ask, “Where have you been buried?” I am not talking about something dramatic or obvious. I am talking about the quieter places in a person’s life where who they really are is no longer what others are seeing, responding to, or making room … [Read more...] about Where Have You Been Buried and How Do You Emerge?
You Can’t Change Other People—Here’s What You *Can* Do
We can’t change others. We can’t, and we shouldn’t want to. I know—you may be thinking, If you knew so-and-so, you would change your mind about trying to change people. But regardless of whether someone else needs to change or not, it is not our job to do it. Besides, if … [Read more...] about You Can’t Change Other People—Here’s What You *Can* Do
A New Year, A New Canvas: Crafting a Life with Purpose in 2025
We waited anxiously for this week for months. The time went exactly as expected. Everything was a total mess. Surround-sound baby cries. More food than we normally eat in a month. And lots of laughter, fun, and love as my family and our extended family all gathered for Christmas … [Read more...] about A New Year, A New Canvas: Crafting a Life with Purpose in 2025
The Trinity of Connection: Strengthening Your Relationships with God, Self, and Others
No man is an island, entire of itself. Out of the overwhelming love and joy of the Trinity, humans were created from connection, for connection. This drive was gifted to us with the intent of joy and wonder. It is also an area of life that can be fraught with frustration and … [Read more...] about The Trinity of Connection: Strengthening Your Relationships with God, Self, and Others
