by Yvette Erasmus | Dec 27, 2016 | Personal Growth
I learned recently that airline pilots spend about 90% of flight time off-course. Using feedback from their on-board guidance system and from air traffic control, they constantly course correct for turbulence, winds and weather conditions.I find this very comforting,... by Yvette Erasmus | Dec 19, 2016 | Personal Growth
Often, I wake up around 4:00am, compelled to reevaluate my entire life and overhaul my entire personality.I awaken to a racing mind, a tense body, vivid images and long lists of all the things I wish were different in my life.This used to bother me. A lot.I’d... by Yvette Erasmus | Dec 13, 2016 | Nonviolent Communication
Driving home from a beautiful Christmas concert in the snow storm last weekend, we passed multiple spin-outs on the roads. Given the icy conditions, I slowed way, way down on the freeway. My teenage daughter turned to me, “I think you need to go faster –... by Yvette Erasmus | Dec 6, 2016 | Personal Growth
I’ve lived in the Twin Cities for almost 10 years (this time around) and this is the first year that I am the proud owner of a pair of decent, waterproof winter boots. Let it be noted, I wouldn’t have these boots if it wasn’t for a good friend who...