Comparing a Late Bloomer
If we’re going to compare ourselves to each other (and sometimes we must), let’s make sure we honor and understand the differences between azaleas and camellias, apples and bananas, night owls and early birds.
More Lessons on Letting Go
I’m teaching letting go, and the universe dropped the most challenging letting-go lessons of my life in my lap.
Cultural Transcription: I don’t remember how to spell my son’s name
I remind myself to stay curious, to be aware when I interact with someone from another culture —whether from another state or another continent —because chances are I’ll never hear (my alphabet doesn’t capture it) or see parts of that person’s identity.
Blind Date Birthday Trip
Surviving Metaphor: Cracked Cups
Cracked and shining. Even in our imperfections, we can shine and share our light.
My Love and Your Self-Interest
In that balance of love and concern and holding space for loving them no matter what, another stoic lesson helps me: your self-interest is outside of me, outside of my control.
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