“Nothing builds intimacy like vulnerability” – Janet Hardy …. and nothing is quite as vulnerable as an intimate conflict. We are in such close quarters right now. General frustration and tension is so high – it is only natural we are going to be more likely to snap during this time. How do we do […]
In times of uncertainty, it is easy to focus on what’s making you anxious. In today’s world, every day you are confronted with new information and forced to consider the unknown. There are different perspectives on everything and how respond. Depending on where you live, the questions are even more intense. Anxiety looms large. Almost […]
One night when I was a young boy, I woke up from a deep sleep and noticed legs sticking out from under my dresser. My heart stopped. Who was it?!? My heart beat so fast my body trembled. “THERE’S A MURDER UNDER MY DRESSER!” I thought. There was only one thing to do. Having watched […]
Sometimes during the depression cycle, empathetic people turn their empathy inward, igniting their ability to feel emotions against themselves. One antidote for depression is to serve others and turn empathy outward. It ignites the love, compassion, empathy, care, and concern emotions in the neocortex of your brain. A functioning neocortex will confront the negative emotions […]
Every libido is a unique fingerprint woven together by a variety of complex factors: interests, fantasies, beliefs, values, morality, physical body, preferences in activities, settings, sensitivity of touch, frequency and type of activity, and on and ON! With such a broad spectrum, many folks who believe they, or their partner, might be unhealthy or […]
On Wednesday, I attended an Ash Wednesday service at our church. After the service, I attempted to lead fifteen or so 6th grade students through the symbols, meanings, and subsequent actions. It went as well as you can imagine. If it had been more successful, they would have learned about the concept of mourning, the […]
Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity. -Brene Brown I love these words by Brene Brown. I’m convinced true vulnerability is the path to wellness, wholeness, and peace. It requires great courage and confidence in your identity and purpose. After serving […]
At Valentine’s Day, each year children design drop boxes in order to have their class mates give them a valentine themed in their favorite cartoon, sport, movie, or other popular trend that year. We send relatives, close friends, and other loved ones texts, phone calls, messages, emails, or cards letting them know we love them. […]
“The subtle aggression of self-improvement” this was something my mentor used to say that always stuck with me. I often encounter clients with a giant self-care to-do list and numerous wellbeing service appointments – often accompanied by a lot of exhaustion, dread, and fear. Fear and dread of the burden of keeping up with it […]
On Sunday, the world tragically lost an icon in Kobe Bryant. Kobe wasn’t just a sports icon but a global icon, The Black Mamba. The world responded in palpable grief. The indestructible icon, dare I say immortal, dead at the age of 41. I have to confess. I am a long time Boston Celtics fan, […]