Tough conversations with people in our lives, whether it be friends, family, co-workers, or partners are never easy. Worth it, yes, but easy, no. So, when the time comes that you feel like you have something to cover with someone, why is it a good idea to practice these conversation multiple times before you actually have […]
Great Expectations
Expectations accompany us into every part of our lives regardless of whether we recognize their presence. Sometimes, we intentionally create these expectations, whereas other times they’re unintentionally present due to the narratives that our minds create based on many factors. Cultural norms, family upbringing, personality, and previous experiences all come together to form narratives of […]
The Beauty of Boredom
Many parts of the country recently experienced storms that knocked out internet services and power. My neighborhood was among that group, so for several days my family and I decided to lean into the boredom at home and see what happened. We liked it so much that we decided to intentionally implement more time to […]
Riding the Wave: The Art of Surrender
“Ride the wave” is a surfing phrase we’ve all heard. People say this when they’re encouraging someone to lean into whatever is happening, especially when it’s difficult. In life, we have plenty of waves that come our way, and there is an art to learning when and how to ride those waves. The art of […]