Life Coaching

Is a part of you longing to let things come to you? I know that might sound a bit passive–let things come to you–particularly in the world in which we live. Normally you’re advised to go out and get, fix what’s wrong, and pursue (rather than receive) the next thing. Although letting things come to…

I have a story to tell today. But before I do, you might be wondering: What is a synchronistic event? Basically, a synchronistic event (or simply a synchronicity) is a coincidence that’s more than just a coincidence. In other words, you see a pattern in the coincidence and it has particular meaning to you, beyond…

Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? Somewhere along the way you may have come upon this question before. It’s the final line in Mary Oliver’s famous poem, The Summer Day. Oliver’s words have been quoted on so many websites and blogs during the past decade that…

Can you believe that in my many years as a therapist and blog writer I’ve never put together a quote post? For some reason the stars have aligned today and I’ve gathered up 25 heartfelt wise women quotes for midlife and beyond. As I was sorting through the quotes I realized that I wished I’d…

Ah, mid-summer…a perfect time to experiment with new summer self care practices. Summer extends the invitation to longer days, warmer weather, and summer self care that veers from the norm. It’s a time for slowing down, relaxing, and reviving parts of you that tend to get left behind during the rest of the year. Often,…