Severance
A client described her experience this past week as "an end to severance." Merriam Webster defines severance as to be cut off, to be put...
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Field Notes
Nov 5
Anxiety Storms
Ever feel suddenly anxious, but can’t put your finger on why? Yesterday I was so anxious. It’s a very familiar feeling. I grew up...
Oct 29
Demand Energy
Stress has energy. Certain times in our lives, certain triggers, certain atmospheres ... will create a feeling of increased stress. ...
Oct 25
Disruption
Two weeks ago, I was all set to gear up for my first Keynote. I was so eager to do my best that I signed up for two open mikes and an...
Oct 8
What's Your Mood Today?
My neighbor and I locked eyes yesterday morning as we both grappled with the mood our teens were experiencing as they left for school. We...
Sep 30
It Makes Sense
It makes sense. The anxiety and all the resistance we experience when we approach people and things that trigger old fears -- I want you...
Sep 16
Anxiety At Work
Feeling anxiety in your creative work or life lately? Are you Overwhelmed? Critical? Reluctant? Confused? Defeated? I started work on a...
Sep 9
What's Next?
Have you had the experience of realizing in a moment that what you've been hoping for and working toward is one day staring right at you?...
Sep 2
Cheerios By the Fist-Full
I should have known when I reached for the Cheerios box at 1:00 AM that I was feeling an anxious anticipation.I flipped through Peacock...
Aug 22
Short Post on Faith over Fear
"When facing an obstacle, my father often said to me, 'Your faith is stronger than your fears.'" That's what Democratic nominee for U.S....
Aug 22
Grace Before Gripe
I'm no different from you. I put a lot of pressure on myself. I get scared about the future. I think not-so-nice-things about myself,...
Aug 12
What's Your Thing?
What's your thing? There are very few lyrics in the Isley Brother's 1969 hit It's Your Thing (Do What You Wanna Do). 🎶 The message I...
Aug 7
Play to See What's Here
Play is our most powerful tool for transformation. Why is that? Because play is how we discove r new opportunities and possibilities! I...
Aug 1
I'm Not That Good, Or Am I?
Does this resonate with you? They must have made a mistake. They’ll find out that I'm not as good as they think I am. I discovered my...
Jul 23
Crossing the Pass at Night
What keeps you up at night? Up until about two years year ago, falling asleep was no problem for me. Now, it's a problem. Which isn't...
Jul 19
Declaring A Commitment
You will think less of me. That was my fear-thought last week as I prepared to share a recording of a recent performance. Can you guess...
Jul 3
First Thing Is First
I woke up this morning with my mind shooting off fire works.🎇 I love that time right after I open my eyes, because that's when my...
Jun 28
Sweating the Grief Out
Last week I did something I never thought I'd do. It may not be what you are thinking. (I'm pretty sure it's not.) I participated in a...
Jun 24
It's the Magic Number
Did you know it takes 300 repetitions to create a new memory in the body? When I was 23, I practiced a military grade Japanese theater...
Jun 24
The Map is Not the Territory
Remember the National Geographic Road Atlases we used to keep in the pocket behind the driver's seat? My husband had one for every region...
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