Developmental Stages of Humanity and Earth
Harvard professor Bob Kegan’s adult development theory explains how adults develop on a cognitive level, as opposed to the traditional life stages framework. In his theory,
The Treasures of Our Yin (Shadow) Side
In religion and spirituality, we often talk about light and love as being good and desirable. The dark is ignored or discussed as undesirable, often equated
Night Vision: Exploring Our Shadow Side
“Ogres are like onions…Ogres have layers. Onions have layers.” – Shrek Disagreements, the kind where we’re digging our heels in for the long haul, often
Working on Relationships, Part 4: Marriage, Partners, Swiping Right
Coming out of my 20-year marriage in the late 1990s, I felt like Rip Van Winkle entering the Matrix’s dating scene. Where we once employed gyms
Happy Everything Day
The holiday season (whichever holidays you celebrate) is so magical because they ask us to stop and celebrate something. It’s such a relief to raise
Family Responsibility and Time-Out
I have the most generous parents in the history of humanity. They provide my home, my food and clothing, and even my entertainment. They provide all my
Developmental Theory and the Evolution of Earth and Humanity, Part I
Sure, there are aspects of my younger self that I miss (like my youthful waistline, I have the “Covid 19”), but mostly I wouldn’t want
Your Purpose? Or Someone Else’s?
I believe purpose is a deep-seated sense of the legacy that we wish to leave for the world. The deep-seated aspect means it can either feel ingrained and pervasive, or ill-defined and elusive.
Purpose, Passion, Productivity. In That Order.
Early in my career facilitating leadership development, one day I jumped out of bed thinking, “I can’t believe I get paid to do this!” At
Prayer For Mother
“Exquisite” best describes the sensory explosions I experienced on my walk through Mother today. Among other places, I frequent her trails along the James River
Developmental Theory and the Evolution of Earth and Humanity, Part I
Sure, there are aspects of my younger self that I miss (like my youthful waistline, I have the “Covid 19”), but mostly I wouldn’t want
Toxic Positivity and Emotional Intelligence
The happiness movement is suffering from another overly simplistic interpretation of positivity: the belief that one should only allow positive emotions no matter how dire
Purpose, Passion, Productivity. In That Order.
Early in my career facilitating leadership development, one day I jumped out of bed thinking, “I can’t believe I get paid to do this!” At
Developmental Stages of Humanity and Earth
Harvard professor Bob Kegan’s adult development theory explains how adults develop on a cognitive level, as opposed to the traditional life stages framework. In his theory,
Relationship Power Differentials: Reciprocity and Fairness
Good relationships are central to our wellbeing but can be so hard to create. Few of us are taught how to create healthy and rewarding relationships. A
Your Purpose? Or Someone Else’s?
I believe purpose is a deep-seated sense of the legacy that we wish to leave for the world. The deep-seated aspect means it can either feel ingrained and pervasive, or ill-defined and elusive.
Diversity, The Myth of Separateness, & Earth Care
“The myth of the separate self underlies our entire civilization, says philosopher and author Charles Eisenstein. This dualistic view of the world pits people against
Why We Have Systemic-isms
Did it feel like this discussion about systemic racism came out of left field? I suspect it took many of us off guard, not unlike the
Prayer For Mother
“Exquisite” best describes the sensory explosions I experienced on my walk through Mother today. Among other places, I frequent her trails along the James River
Developmental Theory and the Evolution of Earth and Humanity, Part I
Sure, there are aspects of my younger self that I miss (like my youthful waistline, I have the “Covid 19”), but mostly I wouldn’t want
Rebuilding Back Ethically
2020 was a hard year, but 2021 presents new challenges and more importantly, new opportunities. As the Covid-19 vaccine rolls out and slowly the world
Prayer For Mother
“Exquisite” best describes the sensory explosions I experienced on my walk through Mother today. Among other places, I frequent her trails along the James River
Toxic Positivity and Emotional Intelligence
The happiness movement is suffering from another overly simplistic interpretation of positivity: the belief that one should only allow positive emotions no matter how dire
Working on Relationships, Part 4: Marriage, Partners, Swiping Right
Coming out of my 20-year marriage in the late 1990s, I felt like Rip Van Winkle entering the Matrix’s dating scene. Where we once employed gyms
Prayer For Mother
“Exquisite” best describes the sensory explosions I experienced on my walk through Mother today. Among other places, I frequent her trails along the James River
Developmental Theory and the Evolution of Earth and Humanity, Part I
Sure, there are aspects of my younger self that I miss (like my youthful waistline, I have the “Covid 19”), but mostly I wouldn’t want
Toxic Positivity and Emotional Intelligence
The happiness movement is suffering from another overly simplistic interpretation of positivity: the belief that one should only allow positive emotions no matter how dire
