If you would have asked me that question in the early part of 2021 at the height of the pandemic and in the throes of life transition, I would have fumbled about for an answer. To be honest, I’m glad that no one actually asked me that question at that point in my...
How many times a week do you have to apologize? How many regrets do you wrestle with? Some examples: I’m sorry I’m late! I’m sorry I didn’t get that done in time. I wish I had more time to talk, but I’ve gotta run. I’m sorry, I really need to take this call. Wow, did...
We argued over green beans. Squabbling in that supermarket aisle, holding the Del Monte can in one hand and the black and white labeled generic brand in the other, I struggled to not raise my voice at Penny. 40 years ago, my foodie sensibilities would not allow me to...
No need to belabor this point…a whole lot of us are struggling with our thoughts and emotions. Raising my hand along with you. Our mental, emotional and spiritual well-being is in a tough spot. It might be depression. It might be anxiety. It might be spiritual...
Warning. I’m coming in hot. We are living in the midst of a relationship catastrophe! I’ll get to the data in a minute, but first some anecdotal evidence of the breadth and depth of our current relationship crisis. A few weeks ago, an acquaintance who, at one point,...
It's that time of year again - time for a well-being check-up. Summer is winding down and a new season lies ahead. It is the right time to think deeply about you. I feel pretty strongly that, on a regular basis, each of us should pause and take stock of the state of...
Happiness + Contentment + Self-worth = Well-being For the past few weeks, in these posts I have been exploring the looming self-worth crisis that is, I believe, behind much of our historic levels of anxiety and depression. Could a self-esteem catastrophe be fueling...
“Thou canst not think worse of me than I do of myself.” Robert Burton, The Anatomy of Melancholy Lately I’ve been wondering whether a self-worth crisis is lurking behind much of our societal edginess and personal sadness. Could a self-esteem catastrophe be fueling our...
I've learned to slam on the brake Before I even turn the key Before I make the mistake Before I lead with the worst of me Give them no reason to stare No slippin' up if you slip away So I got nothing to share No, I got nothing to say On the outside, always looking in...
Last week I suggested that the people we lead or love might be performing poorly or unable to focus because there’s something going on behind their eyes you just can’t see. They are worried, constantly rehearsing their pain and fears. This requires empathy, patience...
