If you have overachiever tendencies as I do, you may need occasional (or frequent) encouragement to remember the importance of playing and having fun. By the way, work and play don’t need to be mutually exclusive.
My Life Intentions as I Approach 40–What are Some of Yours?
It’s never to early to begin thinking about our life intentions, as they help to color our lives like a beautiful sky. Who are we? What do we wish to become? How do we wish to live? As I approach … Read more
Expanding Our Thanksgivings: A Weekend of Authentic Connection
On the day after Thanksgiving, many Americans climb out of bed extra early, bleary-eyed, to hit the stores. We take on masses of other eager shoppers, seeking sales on everything from televisions to smartphones.
Why do we do this?
Sometimes, whether or not we observe Christmas, we’re just looking to score a good deal on something that we want, on this day of exceptional retailer competition. But often, we’re simply looking to connect with other human beings. Through buying our loved ones the perfect toy, gadget, tool, or item of clothing, we hope to express our affection. When we give a gift, we often hope to get affection in return.
Removing Our Masks, Connecting More Deeply
For many of us, Halloween is a time of donning facades, of toying with faces, bodies, and personalities that aren’t really ours. For an evening, we can temporarily play with life as an entirely different being. We may experience liberation and … Read more
Create More Intimacy & Connection: Leverage Your Strengths
Do you often find yourself wanting more intimacy and connection, but struggling to create it amidst the complexities of modern life? Do you coach or counsel others on creating more intimacy? If so, you may find this article very useful. … Read more