The past few months have been some of the best hours/days/weeks that I have experienced in quite a while. I have found myself stepping back in awe of how fortunate I am to be surrounded by such loving people. My awe has led me to realize that it is the simple things that make me smile…a sincere embrace from a Read more…
Ok. Let’s set the record straight: I’m not perfect. At times it feels like others hold me to a higher standard because I am a therapist. It’s as if since I am a therapist, I should no longer be subject to weaknesses–that I should know better. Yes, there was a time that I did hold myself to a higher standard Read more…
“Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light.” — Albert Schweitzer I came across this quotation on the blog of Brené Brown, a leading researcher on the topics of shame, vulnerability, courage, and whole-heartedness. Although these topics appear separate, they are interrelated in such a deep Read more…
