Unbearably Beautiful

Recently, I ran across this quote from author Susan Cain, talking about what inspires her: “One of the most inspiring things is other writers who create something almost unbearably beautiful.” The phrase, “unbearably beautiful” touched something inside of me. I find many things beautiful. The bluest of blue skies in the middle of August in…

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A Potent Twist on Forgiveness

Here in the U.S., it’s vacation time. Recently, I took a trip to Colorado to visit family and friends. It was a wonderfully spacious vacation, with intimate conversations, mah-jong games, and visits to my favorite consignment shops. Vacation time also means eating stuff that I normally don’t have–like ice cream and sugary drinks. My indulgences…

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Cultivating Tenderness

I have noticed more harshness in the world over the last few years. Maybe you have, too. Over time, hearts become hardened and numb to not only the harm done to others, but harm done to ourselves. Indulging our Negative Egos and flinging arrows of anger doesn’t lead to relief from internal discomfort. Instead, it…

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Who Would Want to Talk to Me?

This is the second in a series about loneliness. If you missed the first post, click here. ——————- Many years ago, I was coaching a client who was about to attend a conference related to her work. This was a person who was distinguished in her field, recognized by peers and managers alike as being a…

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The Three Words I Dreaded

Photo by Jeswin Thomas On a recent Sunday afternoon, I had time to myself. Which isn’t all that unusual, given that my husband and I are empty nesters and my better half was doing what a lot of men do on Sundays–watching sports on tv. What was unusual was the feeling that I had. More…

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