Working with Urges: What If You Tried It This Way?
I chew a lot of gum. Like, a lot. Until recently, I didn’t think much of it. I just figured I was “a gum person.” Extra Watermelon? Always in my pocket. But lately, as I’ve been exploring my own restlessness more deeply, I’ve started to get curious: What’s...
Tending to Yourself in the Middle of a Storm
Last week’s post was titled “There Is No Emergency.” Well—funny enough—on the same day it went live, one hit. A tornado ripped through St. Louis. In today’s post, I want to share what that’s been like—and reflect on what I’ve noticed (and keep learning) about how we...
Not Everything Is an Emergency: Finding Calm in the Chaos of Health Decisions
A note on new diagnoses, imaginative spirals, and the power of slowing down when making important health decisions. A few months ago, we had one of our kids evaluated for learning challenges. I had a hunch about ADHD, but the official diagnosis—dyslexia, dysgraphia,...
Listen Like Mr. Rogers
“When we dare to quiet our minds and all the thoughts we inherit, the differences between us move back, and the things we have in common move forward.” – Mark Nepo Ah, 2025—the world feels unsteady for so many of us, regardless of our beliefs or backgrounds....