Bringing Balance
Spring equinox marks the moment when day and night come into balance. For a brief time, light and dark share the sky equally before the days gradually begin to grow…
The Story We Tell About Ourselves
Years ago, I was venting to my manager about a colleague. I was frustrated with his unique ability to kill an idea, even really good ones. He was so negative. …
Curiosity as a Cure
“The cure for ignorance is not information. It’s humility and curiosity.” — Adam Grant Last week, I visited the Topography of Terror in Berlin — a museum built on the…
Year of the Fire Horse
Every season has its own rhythm. Some ask us to build. Some ask us to hang on and keep breathing. Others ask us quietly to transform. On February 17th, many celebrated the Lunar New Year. In…
Breaking the Loop
Breaking the Loop How many more people will we hurt before we learn to take one deep breath? I figured I’d write something about Groundhog Day and its connection to the 90’s movie where Phil Connors’ story didn’t change…
Small Steps forward: Finding Motivation after the Thrill is Gone
Small Steps forward: Finding Motivation after the Thrill is Gone We’ve likely all experienced the disappointment that sets in when you fail to meet the goal you made on New Year’s and…
Why Small Changes Stick
It’s likely we’ve all experienced the disappointment that seeps in when you first fail to meet the goal you made on New Years and decide to throw in the towel…
New Year: Time to Recharge
Everyone wants to know: What are your goals for the new year? But no one asks: Have you rested yet? Have you let the year that just ended settle into…
The Return of Light
Winter Solstice, December 21st, marks the longest night of the year — that threshold moment when darkness feels like it just won’t let go, but it does. On December 22nd, the light lasts a little bit longer. Slowly, the light…
Giving In: The Gratitude Practice You Might Be Missing
In honor of Thanksgiving, we gather this week to give thanks. We count blessings, name what we’re grateful for, and take stock of all the good in our lives. And…
