"Often it takes some calamity to make us live in the present. Then suddenly we wake up and see all the mistakes we have made.” —Bill Watterson, cartoonist and creator of Calvin and Hobbes We often think in terms of the future even during the best of times,
“Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable.” ― David W. Augsburger Many clients have asked how to better connect with their kids and spouses. Adults ask how to have good conversations with their parents, especially
"Comfort is not a goal that I seek, rather it is a place that I hide." --Craig D. Lounsbrough Routine and monotony provides us stability and predictability. It makes us feel safe, protected, and comfortable. Comfort is nice, but it can be a huge impediment to our
Why can’t we help some people? These people can be our own children, friends, neighbors, co-workers, or family. We think we do everything right, bend over backwards, go out of our way to meet them where they are. We are desperate for them to succeed,
“It seems sometimes that all people see are the grades.” That’s what a young client said to me one Friday afternoon. I was struck by the gravity of that statement and his recognition of being overlooked as a person. In short, he didn’t feel he
A friend recently complained about their anger. I asked them if they wanted to do something about it. Surprisingly, they said, “No.” It made me think about behaviors and why we cling to even those that are counterproductive and irrational. It occurred to me that if that
