“The potter forms the clay into jars, but their usefulness depends on the enclosed space”.– Tao Te Ching So much of our life is lived around structure. It provides a framework for us to feel comfortable and in control. The framework can be anything from our daily schedule and habits to the stereotypes we have of others. We rely so Read more…
Right now, I am sitting outside of a Starbucks near campus sipping on an iced green tea, listening to the music streaming over the speakers, taking in the smell of an impending thunderstorm, and smiling. Grateful for a small moment in my day to refocus. To remind myself that, overall, life is good. I am writing about this moment because Read more…
Phew. I have been writing and studying a lot this week. Yes…it is technically my summer vacation but summer vacation doesn’t really exist when you are a graduate student/therapist. Writing can be such a tedious process (with the exception of this blog, the one place that I feel I can truly just let the words flow). Writing is tedious because Read more…
Change doesn’t happen because of you, it happens through you. In the helping profession, it can be easy to get swept in the idea that who you want to change is the people you work with. Because you love what you do, you work tirelessly; giving time and emotion. Unfortunately, self-care, reflection, and your own growth can take a back Read more…
