Building Rainbows Through Stormy Times
During this time of lingering uncertainty due to the global pandemic, along with the heightened conflict and polarization…
Welcoming in the Opposition
Peace is this moment without judgment, this moment in the heart-space where everything that is- is welcome –…
The Task at Hand: Shifting from Doing Mind to Being Mind
I used to pride myself in multi-tasking. Sometimes it felt like a necessity, but in general I never…
6 Minutes to Stress Relief
Everyone is stressed out. I know I am. And then there are those of us who were stressed…
The Eye of the Hurricane: Mindfulness of Thoughts
I tend to have a whirlwind of thoughts in my head at any given time. I am…
GIVE and You Will Get
The GIVE skill is one of those quiet wonders that DBT provides; a very simple but highly effective…
Travel Shutdowns that Don’t Shut Down Your Life
In March, the Department of Homeland Security declared the United States borders closed for all non-essential travel. Seven…
Your Emotions Aren’t The Boss of You
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, I had an argument with a loved one about appropriate precautions…
I Am. I Am. I Am: The Journey of Self-Validation
Reading has always been an outlet for me – a way in which I found the words when…
Stepping Off The Runaway Train: Using The Participate Skill To Navigate Challenge
“Life is one damn thing after another,” attributed to Winston Churchill during WWII. Although 2020 will probably be…