If You Have Ever Felt a Little Broken
I recently heard about a Japanese art form called Kintsugi. Also known as the “golden repair.” Kintsugi is the art of restoring broken pottery with a bond made of powdered gold, silver, or platinum. As a philosophy, it treats breakage and repair as part of the history of [...]
Turning Up The Heat!
I have a few favorite passages in my book and the other day a reader made mention of one. In the scene, the protagonist Kate, who recently lost her job and is struggling in a relationship with her fiancé, shares how unsettled she feels. Emma, the wise maternal [...]
Which Mind Are You Using?
The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift. -Albert Einstein Many years ago, I remember my daughter coming home from kindergarten. In her backpack, there was a [...]
A True Apology
We all mess up. We forget to do something we said we would do, or don’t include someone who should have been included. We may say something insensitive that hurts another or react with an emotional outburst we later regret. We are humans and we make mistakes. But [...]
Our Biggest Fear in Business
My client’s issues often come in waves. This past month it seems to be the fear of public speaking. I find this to be interesting because it makes me wonder what we really fear. And why is this dread so severe that it continues to out rank death as our greatest terror. […]
Overcoming Overwhelm
It’s the holidays once again. For those of us that like to please others this time of year can be particularly stressful. The word “yes” just keeps popping out of our mouth. We agree to help with the office party and the school play; to take our parents [...]