The Courage to Feel

How was your day? Earlier today my mover helped me with picking up some furniture for my mother’s assisted living home. He asked me how my day was and I said, “It was okay, better than yesterday.” He immediately replied with “You woke up today didn’t you?” “There are people who have it worse off … Read more

If You Want More, Stop Accepting Less

Victimized? This week I had the great fortune of engaging in meaningful dialogue with a group of my supervisees. There were many topics up for discussion but one really captured my attention – “How do we find work in the field that is not traumatizing?” This may seem like a loaded question, but I don’t … Read more

Boundaries, Money and Well-Being

How you can tell if you have boundaries that support your well-being? I don’t know the answer to this definitively. However, below are some considerations. We are all on this journey. Set judgement aside. Be kind to yourself as you read my questions and propositions below. Remember, not only is perfection not real…it is super … Read more

Ashamed of Desire Itself

Moving in Silence Occasionally I see or hear people advising others to “move in silence”  and not share their plans or desires with others. While that may be a good strategy for protecting yourself, it is not a great strategy for gaining support. Perhaps there is some merit to the advice. Maybe everyone doesn’t need … Read more