Keep Calm & Trust Good Will

Movement out of the corner of my eye caught my attention.  From my favorite chair in the living room, I have a clear view down the hallway that leads to the bedrooms and the office.  My teenaged son is holding a pack of Black Cat firecrackers in his left...

Vulnerability and Wholehearted Living

Vulnerability.  It’s a word that makes most people squirm.  Over and over, I see people physically get uncomfortable in their seat in my office when I say this word.  They know that it is a risk.  If you are vulnerable you can get hurt.  Dr....

Perfectly Flawed

I took a vacation to the Florida beach last month. It was great to get away and be with great people. On this trip, I tried something new – near shore fishing. My husband usually goes fishing on our beach trips but I never have. But this year, the boat had my required...

What Do We Do?

Venturing into counseling for the first time can be quite stressful just in and of itself. For most people who decide to seek counseling the first time, the unfamiliar process can feel stressful in addition to whatever stressors are already happening. If you are...

Being a Tulip

Jan. 30, 2016 Thoughts about creativity and how it relates to vulnerability have been running through my head lately.  These two go hand in hand.  It is impossible to be creative and not be vulnerable.  Being creative is risky.  Sharing a new idea in a meeting or with...