In our culture it can be so easy to start the day off with a cup of coffee (or a few), have a sugary drink at lunch, and just forget to drink anything else throughout the day until the next drink of choice at dinner. Our culture’s lack of water consumption has led to many …
The Value of Sitting with Uncomfortable Emotions
For some, the holiday season can truly be the most wonderful time of the year, for others it can be quite the opposite. While it can be tempting to try to ignore, dismiss, or numb out painful emotions that surface in this time, there is profound value in acknowledging and sitting with our intense feelings. …
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Three Tips and Tricks for Cultivating Peace in the Holiday Season!
The holidays are notorious for heightened emotions and this year it seems to be compounded by COVID-19 and increased political tension. Whatever you are experiencing during this season, it is my hope that you will find these simple yet effective tips and tricks helpful if you start to feel overwhelmed. 1. Writing: A Secret Key …
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Seeking First to Understand in the Midst of Turmoil
As we come out of a very drawn out and emotional election week, I am reminded of the importance of effective communication. Experts are saying that the United States has not been this divided since the Civil War and it doesn’t take expertise to see the effects of the polarization. Recently I have been hearing …
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The Lost Art of Sensitivity
I vividly remember sitting in class on the last day of fourth grade. As a parting gift my teacher went around the classroom and gave each of us a word that she felt described us. The exercise was meant to be encouraging. My word was “sensitive.” Immediately, I was mortified. My face turned bright red …