The Innerlings’ sneaky contribution to self-love

One of the analogies that I like to use when helping people work with their Innerling voices draws a line between those fearful inner voices (and Innerlings are often working from fear, albeit often expressing that fear in creative ways) and a little kid who has...

Finding Relief in Responsibility

I’m working on a theory and I’d like to hear your thoughts. My theory: The stickiest, ickiest memories linger because we haven’t resolved our own responsibility (or perceived responsibility) in the situation. Let me illustrate with one sticky, icky memory with which...

I’m Self-Involved

I’m actually a little sheepish to share this one which, I guess, is a sure sign that I’d best go forth. Last week, Theresa and I attended a community event that involved a dinner. We stood in line with a person I had seen here and there but never spoken with so...

3 Questions to Transform Problems into Opportunities

I learned the coolest thing last week… and then with a three-minute fact check learned it wasn’t true. The thing? The Mandarin symbol for “crisis” is not a combination of the words “danger” and “opportunity.” That was built on wishful thinking of the...

What I Learn When I Turn Off My Phone

Last year, I wrote about the one big, bad misconception on meditation. Spoiler: The misconception is that meditation is about clearing your mind to 100% blank space. Brains are made for thinking; at least, the part we’re conscious of. Instead, meditation is about...

Birthday Presence

Little adventures have become my focus on birthdays in recent years. Two years ago, Theresa and I went stand-up paddleboarding. Last year, we did our first ropes course. This year? We took on the hike to McAfee Knob. Context: McAfee Knob is the most photographed spot...

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