“How did the rose ever open its heart, and give to this world all of its beauty? It felt the encouragement of light against its being; otherwise we all remain too frightened.” –Hafiz I’ve been thinking a lot recently about how our relationships are the crucibles...
Does empathy come easily to you? You feel for others. You have loads of compassion. It’s easy for you to take others’ perspectives. Usually. But what about those racists? Those liberals? Those tea-partyers? Those woo-woo progressives? Those bible-thumping...
“There is nothing that harshness does, that loving firmness doesn’t do better.” –Terry RealDespite my best intentions to be loving and kind, when I get scared, hurt, or activated, my reactions tend to become more forceful. I raise my voice. I get more...
Lately, I’ve been contemplating the difference between individual consciousness and relational consciousness and the difference between personal empowerment and relational empowerment.I am all in for helping humans become more conscious, more empowered, and more...
Listening to a recording by one of my favorite teachers recently, I found myself cringing. The judgmental harshness in her voice that I used to attribute to strength and conviction, left me squirming in discomfort. Even though I love her message, I brace myself...