The Choice to Take a (Really) Long Pause

The Choice to Take a (Really) Long Pause

If you take a workshop with me, one thing you will notice is that I am not afraid of a long, and I mean very long, pause. Let me explain. When I was in school and a teacher would say, “Does anyone else want to share/ask a question/make an observation?” I almost always...
The Gift of Paying Attention

The Gift of Paying Attention

“Do stuff. be clenched, curious. Not waiting for inspiration’s shove or society’s kiss on your forehead. Pay attention. It’s all about paying attention. Attention is vitality. It connects you with others. It makes you eager. Stay eager.” ― Susan...
Self-Compassion Reflected Back and Forth

Self-Compassion Reflected Back and Forth

My mom died from complications of leukemia in the fall of 2025. During the previous few years, we’d spent a lot of time together while my step-dad and I supported her through treatment and a stem cell transplant. As we went through those years, my relationship with...
Gathering Evidence as a Road to Confidence

Gathering Evidence as a Road to Confidence

One of the best teachers I’ve ever had about the intersection of courage and confidence is my child, Avery. Back when she was in kindergarten, we had a series of conversations about what it means to be brave that shaped how we’ve talked about bravery and...