Welcome to the Equinox, a moment of equal light and darkness, and a moment to mark the transition into Spring (or into Fall, in the Southern hemisphere). Depending on where…
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I’m sitting in the chair in the hair salon. Normally Lionel leads these quarterly encounters, asking me charming questions about my writing, my artwork, guiding the conversation to make the…
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I may look at ease in this photo, taking in an incredible view of Zion National Park, but on the climb up to this point, I was tired, first cold, then…
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What kind of support do you need this week? I don’t know anyone who has not felt their share of frustration, anger, sadness, or anxiety over the past 6 months.…
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Ever worry about choosing the “best” option for yourself? The best job offer? The best project? When it comes to big choices in our lives and careers, there are an…
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In Leigh Bardugo’s marvelous novel, Six of Crows, the protagonist Inej reminds herself, “When there is fear, something is about to happen.” In this way, she trains herself to pay…
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Not for nothing do long-time activists emphasize rest as an integral part of their work. As pandemic restrictions extend into summer and the Movement for Black Lives encounters continued aggression…
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Emotional awareness, or emotional intelligence, is the ability to read and interpret our own feelings, empathize with others, and adjust our speech and behavior to reflect social context. It’s a…
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The theme of “honesty” comes up frequently in the context of relationships. Most of us would probably agree that honesty is important. It helps establish trust and makes us feel…
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If you have a domestic partner, spending extra time at home may be testing your relationship skills right now! If conversations are tense, it might be a great opportunity to…
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