After yesterday’s events in Washington DC, it’s been hard to not be consumed by rage, sadness, fear. It’s easy to withdraw, or conversely to angrily profess opinions (on what happened, what led to it, what should happen now). There’s no doubt in my mind that … Continue readingTrying to Steady the Rage – Insurrection at the US Capitol
During many of my most challenging times, I have taken a trip to clear my mind and soul. In these trips (or walks, when closer to home), I learned the most wisdom and perseverance by observing nature. And those observations then helped me look inward, … Continue readingNature is our greatest restorer
In my late 20s I was tour-guiding during the day and singing many nights. It was great fun, ok money,… and I was abusing my vocal cords. I had a powerful singing voice, was too excited and busy to pay attention to details, “had worked … Continue readingI lost my voice & began to listen better
Everyone has a story – the produce vendor around the corner, who is from Syria and always smiling, the bitter older lady who lives on the floor below and yelled at me to stop dancing (and later told a neighbor she wished she hadn’t been … Continue readingUnderstanding other folks – everyone is an Iceberg
May 31, 2020 we have reached the 76th day of shelter in place, and there is so much bad news of deaths, injustices, and fake news exacerbating it all. This is not an easy post to write, nor to read. So, you can choose, whether … Continue readingHow to keep hope amidst such heartache – channel critical thinking and be careful what you watch & believe – part 2/2
May 31, 2020 we have reached the 76th day of shelter in place, and there is so much bad news of deaths, injustices, and fake news is fanning flames and exacerbating it all. This is not an easy post to write, nor to read. So, … Continue readingHow to keep hope amidst such heartache, part 1/2 – Law vs justice
Spinning off into angry rants, cancelling friendships, putting health at risk. Wanna avoid some of that? After a few of those experiences, here are a few hard-earned lessons on filtering out fake news, and avoiding trolls. I’ve lived and/or worked in 14 countries, seen propaganda, … Continue readingIs fake news threatening your happiness? 5 Qs to help filter fact from fiction
Stability – that’s what the stool’s four legs offer– and it’s what my creative, curious brain and overly-active life are constantly in search of. One of my favorite tools, is a mnemonic I discovered or created when… I spent a year as a zombie and … Continue readingMy sanity tools in an insane world (SNEC)
I am paraphrasing the words of Dr. Alicia Clark, PsyD PLLC, noted psychologist and author of “Hack Your Anxiety: How to make Anxiety Work for You in Life, Love, and All That You Do.” In an early-pandemic presentation she gave, she reminded folks that health … Continue readingAnxious? Your priority is your health, the rest is gravy (+ SAFE mantra)
As I finished graduate school, the hope of financial security I thought that renowned and expensive degree would offer was dashed; my job offer was rescinded, due to an economic downturn. It happened to SO many of us that year. As I began my job … Continue readingA helpful discovery in a tough time — SPIA is what I need every day for resilience