Suffering may create a more dramatic story, but no one ever said we have to do it alone. What's hard for us might be easy for someone...

Wherever there are humans, there will be noise. This creates an opportunity to practice elevation. Ask: How can I be in the world while...

Everyone has a wheelhouse of interests and personal expertise. Doesn't it make sense to use them to steer us to the people and places ...

Only a tragic hero could feel alone in a world overstuffed with people. While it is 100% okay to feel this way, we should understand...

Perhaps it's time to stop asking for help and ask for commitment. #ReadTheStain #writer #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth...

Some see the world as broken. Others see opportunities to make things better. #ReadTheStain #writer #psychology #spirituality...

Today's presence challenge is to look up, make eye contact with others, and smile. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology...

Rescue by helicopter is a bit dramatic, especially when small acts of caring can prevent us from getting lost in the wilderness in the...

When children play, they naturally take turns, while adults tend to become more rigid about their roles. Accepting what others have to...

There are good reasons we build walls. Sometimes we need an entire fortress to retreat into and heal. This is okay - protecting ourselves...

If we ask ten people what "success" means for them this month, those answers may be truly surprising. The Mission, should you choose to...

Today's challenge is to Practice the Pause. When we have a potentially upsetting experience (or thought), pause. Simply pay attention for...

Whether throwing a party or building a team to work on a project, the most successful planners know a shared sense of Joy is what brings...

Sometimes the most courageous thing we can do is simply be ourselves with loving self-acceptance. People notice and think, "Hey if that...

Feeling as if we are the last good one standing seems to be a dramatic element of our hero story, but we are never alone. #ReadTheStain...

Today's challenge is to look for an opportunity to practice the simple act of saying something kind to someone. Be sure to pause to...

A unicorn may initally be surprised that donkeys don't appreciate their splendor. And yet, a donkey's limited ability to comprehend...

Have you ever shared something you were excited about and received the response, "why bother?" Or opened the delicate chambers of your...

Asking about stress shows a genuine interest that offers an opportunity for reflection and discussion about self-care. Try asking this...