My son recently went through a growth spurt - not vertically, but internally. Shifting emotions had him on edge, and his bandwidth for tolerating discomfort was short. I'll be honest. It felt like I was walking on eggshells around him.
-
-
On Routine and Joyful Chaos
The joyful chaos of summer is coming to an end, and I find myself welcoming routine with a twinge of angst. Summers are full of spontaneity and serendipity, unexpected detours, and enough variety to replenish my creative bucket for months.
-
If Being Is Better Than Doing How Will We Accomplish Anything?
Consciously and unconsciously, we tie our self-worth to what we’ve done (or not done). We track our steps, our promotions, and our children. We even track our vacations! With all this emphasis on doing, we forget that being is just as valuable. Some would even argue that it’s more valuable, especially in pursuing happiness.