There are some lucky folks who just adore the holiday season. It reminds them of their childhoods filled with laughter and family. Perhaps they have created rituals of their own, or are carrying on family traditions that are filled with meaning. A time of giving and receiving, and being surrounded by loved ones. Then there are the rest of us.
Read MoreWhen you think of empathy do you think of a big, long, drawn out conversation? Diving deeply into the meaning about what someone is saying in order to uncover the needs they are longing to have heard? Me too. Not today though.
Read MoreInstead of forgiving someone and accepting the implicit agreement that they said or did something wrong —and it is the ‘harmed’ person’s prerogative who gives permission for the other to be whole again, let’s look at this another way. Are you able to see what you are holding something against someone else ~and the pain it is causing you?
Read MoreHow do you say maybe? My favorite way to say maybe: I hold off responding to an invitation when I am uncertain. At the moment I am convinced that it is better to not respond until I know one way or the other —meaning have a real answer.
Read MoreI went to dinner last night to celebrate a friend’s birthday. There were 11 of us.
We bought plates for the middle of the table and shared whatever came out. The food was delicious. The conversation lively. The evening was enjoyed by all.
When it came time to pay for the meal...
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