appreciating the everyday

I shouldn't have Countless articles have been written about being grateful. My whining about this will shock those who don't agree with my thoughts on the regularity of giving thanks.…

Let's circle back Life-changing insight doesn’t come just from big events. It also comes from noticing the small ones. This is one of those occasional blogs to bring us back…

Put your head down on your desk It’s strange how something as simple as resting can feel… dangerous. Not physically dangerous. Emotionally. Psychologically. Like if we slow down, even for…

I missed something Our bodies notice things long before our minds catch up. Not the dramatic things — the quiet ones. The tension we ignore. The breath we forget to…

News to me We’re always becoming someone new, even on days that feel repetitive. Every experience nudges us a little. Every conversation shifts something. Every disappointment, every joy, every ordinary…

Little white lies Generally, it's not a great description since it has been overused to the point of exhaustion. It works well as a polite rejoinder for some folks who…

Yes, arguing again At times, I push back against reality. I hide it by doing it quietly, but it slips out because my filter likes to hear me speak my…

It's not dirty All messes are not a mistake. If you have ever visited a museum and wondered what the artist was thinking, you understand what I mean. Chaos can…

Hidden everywhere The best sweet treats are a lot like you and me. The inside is the best part. There is a fast realization somewhere between the time you spilled…

That hurts Humans have an amazing power that is on display when they see someone in pain. We actually wince when we observe another person who stubs their toe or…