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Have you ever sat in a classroom while a teacher explained something everyone else seemed to understand, and wondered why it wasn’t making sense to you? Maybe you stayed quiet because you didn’t want anyone to know. Maybe you decided you weren’t good at math, writing, languages or whatever subject was in front of you. Sometimes those beliefs follow us for years, even when the real problem was never our intelligence. We simply needed someone to explain it differently. I had on

At the beginning of each month, I take some time to reflect on how the previous month has gone. It’s an exercise I’ve also done with my clients for several years. We pull out our journals, write by hand, and give ourselves time to notice what worked, what didn’t, what we learned, and what might need more attention. There is no need to make the writing sound intelligent or arrive at a clear conclusion. The purpose is simply to notice what is already there, the experiences we h

Lately, I’ve noticed how often I want something to make life easier. I want the decision made, the information organized, the message written, and the next step clarified. It isn’t because I don’t care. Sometimes I care about so many things at once that I simply don’t have the mental space to give each one my full attention. When we’re overwhelmed, relief can feel like the wisest possible choice. Sometimes it is. There is nothing noble about exhausting ourselves with tasks th

For the last few months, I’ve been quieter than usual. Not because I had nothing to say, but because I needed more space to listen. I’ve realized that some of the most important seasons of our lives aren’t the ones where we’re producing the most. They’re the ones where we’re learning, questioning, and allowing ourselves to change before we’re ready to explain exactly where it’s all leading. Since the spring, much of that learning has happened in unexpected places. Some of it