I want to talk more about empathy. Now, I’m playing my card early by telling you this (which may or may not be a smart move), but I’d challenge you to read on, especially
The last week of August is such an emotionally wretched wrecking week. Biopsy, diagnosis, breast MRI, meeting surgeons… there were so many appointments in such a short span of days. The storm whipping around
I hold the both+and reality that often the tension that stretches us is also the tension that matures us. I’m uncomfortable for sure but the discomfort can be purposed: I can remind myself that
The short version: You don’t really know anything about some thing until that some-thing has to be your thing. Mind your Hypotheticals. The long version: The hypothetical is an interesting construct. And then there
I’ve had a lot of quiet today and have found myself quite reflective. Is it okay to say that birthdays are really hard for me? I mean, I’m grateful for them….each one…as they number
I thought it would be authentic of me to answer my questions from yesterday for myself… So: “What happens inside when I hear authenticity (even if it is hard to hear)?”When I experience authenticity
Really think about the answer to this question:“What happens inside yourself when you hear authenticity (even if it is hard to hear)?” Now this one:“What happens inside yourself when you hear inauthenticity (even if
First, it’s my Middle’s birthday: Catelyn. My dear daughter. You’re 17….a Dancing Queen. ?? Happy Birthday, KitKat. I am so amazed by WHO you are. I find I reflect most when I’m sitting sideline at a
Take a moment and think about the most annoying encouragement you’ve received. (You might have to first admit that you’ve been annoyed by something someone who is just trying to encourage you said…but it’s
Blech. Today was dumb. Today, I feel like someone took an extra stretchy ace bandage and wrapped it around my body as tight as they could. I feel the suffocating pressure, the extreme discomfort