10/30/2018
Sadness comes in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes we carry more sadness than other times and sometimes there’s parts of us that always remain sad. Maybe in the sadness there’s a comfort, perhaps even a loyalty. Either way, it often has a huge impact on being able to communicate effectively when it matters most.
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TIP: No need to shame your sadness. Instead, get curious about it. Ask it some questions. Wonder why it wants to stay. There’s a reason it does. Take a loving and gentle approach. See if it’s willing to shift and mold in some ways. When we have awareness, we have an opportunity to move ourselves into more engaged dialogue and ultimately a healthier way of living.
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10/08/2018
Freedom lies across the field of the difficult conversation. The more difficult the conversation, the greater the freedom. No matter how hard a conversation is, on the other side of that difficult conversation lies peace.
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TIP: Leaning into difficult conversations requires courage and vulnerability. It requires that we value honoring ourself over avoiding our fears. The gains are purposeful and worth it even if the outcomes aren’t always ideal.
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04/05/2017
Things don’t always make sense —they just are. There are things our gut knows long before our intellect catches on. A point where fact-finding and research accomplish nothing. Sometimes we just have to ask ourselves, “Is it right or wrong, yes or no, right or left?” And we know.
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TIP: Do not trust your instincts. Obey them. What is, really is. And what is must be acted upon. This instinctual wisdom is readily available to all of us. Tune in. Pay attention. Have the difficult discussion.
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