IMPORTANT UPDATE
As of April 2024, my blog has moved over to Substack where I’m co-hosting A Tender Space (together with my business partner at Centre for Holding Space). You can find my new writing plus podcast episodes there, or sign up below to get them in your inbox.
Here’s some of my earlier writing…
Getting ready to go
I'm not feeling very focused tonight. I was going to write some kind of semi-profound post about going away, preparing for what I expect will be a life-altering week, and leaving the family behind for the first time since Marcel's breakdown. But nothing very profound...
Am I worthy?
I am excited beyond words about the trip I will take to Halifax next week to attend Authentic Leadership in Action. I have been to a lot of conferences, retreats, and workshops before - some good, some bad, and some indifferent. This one, in addition to the fact that...
In the presence of warriors – leaders who’ve inspired me
The word "warrior" keeps popping up in my life lately. It started last month when I referred to myself as a warrior when I served as Marcel's advocate as we navigated the dysfunctional health care system. A few weeks later, when I registered for ALIA (where I'll be...
Traveling with confidence and creativity
Recently, Jamie Ridler expressed a desire to become a more confident traveler. And my little brain went "Bing! Now THERE'S some advice I can offer!" I've been on an average of 6 business trips per year for the last dozen years - some short and some long. On business,...
Contentment
It may sound boring, but sometimes "contentment" is the most powerful feeling in the world. Today I had the happy realization that I am content. I'm not restless about the future as I so often am. I'm pretty relaxed about letting life unfold the way it should instead...
Lovin’ the curves
I am falling in love with the curvy botticelli beauty I see when I look in the mirror. This has been a surprise for me. As I mentioned in this interview with the amazing Christine of Blisschick, I've never really liked mirrors. Mostly I've regarded them as necessary...
When running becomes church
This morning, with the sun emerging after an overnight rain, I swear my run felt more like church than many church services I've been at. My alive and energized body served as temple. The birds celebrating the ease of their post-rain worm harvest provided the worship...
Overheard: Conversation between my body and my mind
Body: Can you explain why you decided to force Hand and Mouth to finish that plate of food last night, even though we'd had enough to sustain us? Mind: Well of COURSE we had to finish it. It's not polite to leave a half-finished plate of food on the table! Body: What...
My birthday! Plus an invitation to join the Sisterhood of the Burning Bra!
Yes, it's my birthday. It is with great relief that I say good-bye to last year and usher in a new one. Last year seemed to be the year of "refining" and in my experience, refining is rarely fun. I'm ready to move on! The beauty of turning 44 is that you've reached an...
The sisterhood of the burning bra. Plus a conversation with a magician.
I’m having a hard time putting into words what yesterday meant to me. None-the-less, I want to share it, even if the words fall short of the truth. First there was the conversation with a coach/magician After a full day of meetings (Aside: What the heck is going on?...
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