Feb 22, 2023 | Navigating Change, Psychedelics, Trauma
I recently unearthed a tragic flaw in my personal healing plan: I had set up two goals without noticing that they were mutually exclusive. This resulted in an internal fistfight that was painful and confusing until I course-corrected. We all unintentionally wind up in...
Dec 8, 2022 | Community, Trauma
Loss is part of life. In places with seasons, like Chicago, we see it in the trees and on the ground. Leaves unfurl in all their vibrant green glory in spring, but fade to crumpled brown in winter, leaving only bare branches. Streets are freshly paved in spring while...
Aug 24, 2022 | Career, Navigating Change, Purpose
Serena Williams announced her impending retirement last week. When the news hit my feed, I was excited. A new stage of development for one of my favorite athletes! I could hardly wait to see what would unfold for this IRL superhero. My next thought was...
Aug 18, 2022 | Happiness, Navigating Change
“An important part of any practice involves learning when to just stop practicing altogether. Stopping gives you more space, which allows you to accept the ups and downs, the possible turbulence of the experience that may be generated by your practice.” – Yongey...