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...

3 Untrue Things

Untrue things we, as a society, like to believe: Fairness exists, including reward for merit and punishment for misdeed. With enough work, we can banish all of our negative feelings and leave ourselves filled with only sunshine and unicorn kisses. (Not only that we...

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...

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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