Category: Connection and Belonging

See the Person your Friends see in you… This past week, I have been thinking about connection. About how important connection is and the gift of long-lasting connection. This past weekend was my fiftieth high school reunion. Can you imagine? Where I could not attend in person, I was blessed with connection to some of… Continue reading Friends, Connection

Experience the Wisdom of Trauma… I have been thinking about connection and community. Last week I wrote: “Sitting with someone, feeling safe, having connection allows the crack to begin. The crack that is the beginning of letting go of that which has held you hostage. Held you trapped by the past and unable to embrace… Continue reading Community and Connection

Trusting, Surrendering, and Cracking Open… “We do not always have to hold onto the ideology that our brokenness defines who we are. That it has the final say.  To fully surrender ourselves to healing we need to go on an extended journey, a trust walk, a gradual letting go, unlearning, and handing over. Experience an… Continue reading Seeds For Growth

Each Moment is Precious… I am shifting the focus this week to joy. My heart is full of joy as I get to see one of my sons that I have not seen in eight months. As your children grow and go out on their own, the love you felt for them when they emerged… Continue reading Joy Bomb

Love is a Powerful Antidote to Inner Pain… I Love You. Breathe. Let that soak in. I love you. Who needed to hear that today? Truly, who needed to hear that today, right now? It is okay to raise your hand. I did. 😊 Were you able to practice (like we talked about in last… Continue reading Who Needed To Hear This Today?