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If we want to have a just, ethical, or loving society we cannot turn away from others’ suffering. There is too much hurt, pain, suffering and trauma. And it is a lie that these are problems that are too big for us to change. Those…

I have never understood the idea that bravery or strength is about being hard, without pain, without fear, without softness. Why would we need bravery or strength unless we already had fear and pain and softness? Being truly seen, warts and all, takes bravery. For…

This applies to all difficult or unpleasant emotions. Most of us would do well to learn this strategy for these emotions as they are meant to inform us and our choices and decisions. These emotions are ours whether we want them to be or not.…

This is so true, isn’t it? Healing and growth are totally like this. This is why, periodically stopping to actually look back and admire how much growth has happened is incredibly important. That is why bringing attention to those small changes as they occur in…

As the Grateful Dead famously sang, what a long, strange trip it’s been this year and this election cycle. Now that the race has been called there will still be a flurry of activity, but it is the perfect time to try to catch your…

Those who are gentle and kind are this way despite the world. They are strong enough to be aware that each of us is fighting a battle they cannot see and to extend compassion and love to others. Sadie, my therapy dog and constant companion…