Category Archives: Article

It’s that time of year where I find myself considering anew my own practices related to perspective, well-being, and others. I try to recommit to that which is going well and supports my health, while discerning away from activities or situations which push me in the opposite direction. And so in recent weeks, I’ve enjoyedContinue reading “Every new beginning comes from another beginning’s end. – Seneca”

I recently read this article on “Optimism” that resonated with how I’m thinking about things these days. Personally, I prefer phrasing such as “perseverance” or “resilience,” compared to the author’s term of “tragic optimism,” but I understand his perspective. I have pasted it below and hope you find it to be a helpful resource. BlessingsContinue reading “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement; nothing can be done without hope and confidence. -Helen Keller”

Yasmin Dodds recently authored this excellent article, Are You A Gracious Leader? , excerpted from her book Graciously Assertive: How Becoming a Better Human Makes You a Better Leader. Over the past week, I have benefited from several robust conversations with long-time collaborators, and I am grateful for this gift of time and space. IContinue reading “God is much larger than our finite brains can comprehend. This God we know and love—this God we have experienced—is big enough to hold it all. The question is, can we put aside our fears and prejudices and get on board with that? -Shannon K. Evans”

I recently learned of a Buddhist approach to focus. The teaching centers around being mindful of how we respond to situations. Often in life, we will not have control over certain settings, interactions, circumstances or even relationships. However, what we can control is how we respond to any such situation. The Buddhist approach tackles theContinue reading “It can be hard to see the whole picture…when you’re standing inside the frame. -Ann Garrido”