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...
May 25, 2022 | Community, Gratitude, Meditation, Navigating Change, Psychedelics
Over the years, I’ve attended so many meditation retreats, I’ve lost count. But I’ll never forget the one from which I just returned – the most moving and meaningful of my life. The fact that this was so impactful is striking. I spend a lot of time decrying the...
Oct 20, 2021 | Community, Navigating Change, Writing
I’m in the midst of a weeks-long dance with intruders. On a daily basis, spiders parachute down to my penthouse balcony and weave their intricate webs along the railing. Unwilling to kill them, I greet them every morning, destroy their delicate homes and pray that...
Oct 13, 2021 | Community, Navigating Change, Writing
Newsflash: “Change Sucks,” says the founder of ‘Strategies for Change’ As a psychologist, business coach, and assistant professor, all of my work is focused on strategic change. I live, breathe, and sleep it. But I have a confession to make… I...
