Authentic self-expression is fundamental to a healthy human existence, yet often we find ourselves in situations where we perceive it to be unsafe to show our true colors. This can result in a tragic twist of irony in which we end up hiding or even disguising who we truly are, a dual act of disservice to ourselves and to the world. The first step towards… read more
In a day and age when technology offers abundant options for indirect communication at the expense of personal contact, we set ourselves up for increasing opportunities for misunderstanding. We think one thing assuming the recipient can see into our very mind and know exactly what we're thinking. To the contrary, the other person is busy interpreting their own meaning of our words and actions… read more
After musing on the importance of caring for and nurturing our bodies as a critical pathway to be the best we can be, I'm compelled to tackle a topic that goes hand-in-hand but is way less comfortable. Body image. Yes, our mental regard of our bodies is just as important as our physical regard. Some may chuckle in disbelief that, barely standing at 5'2" and… read more
