What you can do matters
I have recently decided to eliminate “you can do anything you set your mind to” from my repertoire of encouraging…
Find it in yourself
Last month, we talked about how it’s okay to be a “burden” because humans are made for community. I stand…
Hope has bruised knuckles
I once read a description of hope personified as a woman standing up again after being knocked down in a…
Take care of yourself first
“Put on your own oxygen mask first.” “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” “Self care means giving the world…
Approaching the world with curiosity
I once read an unattributed quote that said, “You don’t have to be hopeful about the future, just curious.” Curiosity…
Small steps to happiness
If you ever feel like the weight of the world is overwhelming, you’re not alone. For many of us, it’s…
You owe people kindness
I spend a lot of time on the internet and with the pseudo-psychology and self-help boom on social media, I’ve…
A rainy day is a good day for ducks
When we’re children, everything seems like a big deal, because everything is. For a child, when something bad happens, it…
The best is yet to come
It’s 2023. It’s here. Deep breath. Look how far you’ve made it. Every year, as the new year approaches, we…
