(I am feeling a bit philosophical today…) I recently heard this quote and I was struck by how this simple statement seems to sum up so much of what we all struggle with. The stories we tell ourselves, the perspective we take, the interpretation we choose based on history, tone, circumstance, the list goes on. It is so hard to wade through the chatter and see each interaction or person as they are without judgment or layering on our own history. It is the “thinking” part that

While driving and listening to NPR I was suddenly struck by the words that were jumping out at me: “chaos, pandemic, riots, burnout, death rates rising, persistent, Russian troops, political divide…” these descriptors are pervasive and rampant. I couldn’t help but wonder, what is this doing to my mental and physical state? Years ago these words were saved for occasional use or far away countries, but now it literally in our hands, every day, for years. Historically, war and t

I am amazed at how often I hear people with a new medical diagnosis rush to learn what they might do to improve their health. As if they didn’t know the bucket of fries clogged their arteries. While this is a great sentiment, the reality is, many times it is too little too late. Supporting optimal health is not a short game, it is not a quick fix, and it is best done proactively if you really want sustainable results. Leadership and relationships are the same way, If your