In conversation this week I was reminded of the Golden Rule. You know the one: Treat others as you’d like to be treated. When it comes to interacting with others in any scenario — work, personal, or somewhere in between — I think it’s a pretty good north star. It reminds us to see ourselves in others. And to keep common decency and humanity in mind. But I have to be honest. I also think something is missing.
Read MoreOver time those gentle whispers from the universe to never underestimate the power of my thoughts got louder. And louder. Eventually they were full fledge screams, and I was forced to listen up — and listen good. I finally thought, “Well hell. What do I have to lose?”
Read MoreWhether it’s your 10th or 100th time going through a transition, you’re always going to learn something new about yourself. What triggers you. What makes you tick. What you’re really having trouble letting go of. What you’re (surprisingly) able to throw by the wayside as you move right along.
Read MoreTruth? I hate bad weather. Storms (snow or rain — no bias here!) and extreme temps have me hiding out in my apartment, waiting for it all to pass. As it relates to times of transition however, I’m the first to admit that this isn’t the best approach.
Read MoreI recently heard a beautiful analogy in a guided meditation class about our thoughts, and it was so good that I had to share it: think of the mind as something akin to a snow globe.
Read MoreI love getting lost in a good story — I was a sociology major in college, worked in marketing and am an avid reader (book recommendations welcome!). Hearing or watching a great story unfold transports us to another place and time and allows us to get lost in another world. I believe there’s a special kind of power in storytelling — especially the stories we tell ourselves.
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