by Deb | Jan 1, 2010 | Balance, Connections, Healing, Quilt of Humanity
So often, we fail to see the connections in our life. In some cases, this can be life threatening. In the New York Times Magazine article, Perplexing Pain, Lisa Sanders writes about a woman who suffered for years from attacks of abdominal pain, rapid heart rate,...
by Deb | Oct 5, 2009 | Change, Transition and Transformation
Fear is the root of evil. Well, if not evil the root of a lot of ineffective and non-constructive behavior. When we are afraid, we find ways, mentally, emotionally, psychologically (and in certain instances even physically) to protect ourselves. In circumstances in...
by Deb | Oct 5, 2009 | Mindful and Intentional
Most of us don’t realize how powerful our intent is. I woke up one morning after a late night. It was a damp, rainy, dark day. The last thing I wanted to do was get up and run errands. What I wanted more than anything was a day of rest inside napping. But, I was...
by Deb | Oct 5, 2009 | Equity and Justice, Healing
Americans are socialized not to speak about race. We are taught that discussions that involve race are taboo. White people do not talk about race because they are afraid they will say the wrong thing and prove themselves to be racist. Or, they are afraid that...
by Deb | Jul 14, 2009 | Change, Transition and Transformation, Connections, Culture, Healing, Learning
Many of us have been taught a dysfunctional view of what it means to be strong and courageous. We teach our boys that being strong means never crying and never acknowledging their feelings with the exception of anger, of course. Real men don’t cry or show pain....
