Healthy organizations contribute to the well-being, engagement, and productivity of the people in them. This may sound transparently obvious, but it is a fact that is routinely overlooked or ignored. Perhaps more importantly, leaders who Read More

“If there is no solution to the problem then don’t waste time worrying about it. If there is a solution to the problem then don’t waste time worrying about it.” ― Dalai Lama XIV
Yesterday was Read More

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“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” ~ Mary Oliver

We live in a frantic world. We do not need to live Read More

I started a mindfulness practice for the first time in 1992. Today the meditation timer on my phone let me know that I have not missed a day since December 28th, 2012. That works out Read More

“We always may be what we might have been.”
~ Adelaide Anne Procter

“I spend so much time and energy complaining and blaming – I mean, a lot of time and energy. It’s hard for me Read More

He was a victim. He was an anxious, angry, scared, cynical victim. Not all the time. Sometimes he was a fun, welcoming, open, kind guy. I say he was a victim because he thought that Read More

It has taken me over fifty years to learn how to savor a warm cup of earl grey tea on a cloudy Sunday afternoon.

I am also aware that this is a luxury that many in Read More

“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” ~ Carl Rogers

I was recently talking to a friend who is facing a major health challenge. Her situation Read More

“Don’t worry, everything will work out.” “You are going to do great.”

We hear statements like these all the time. They are usually intended to be comforting or encouraging. But, how can people know how Read More

Looking back, I can see that I struggled early on, but I didn’t have a name for what I was experiencing. In my senior year of high school I was a straight “A” student, captain Read More

A few hours before I get on a plane to travel for work, I usually experience some mild anxiety. It is not about the air travel – I love to fly. In fact, I love Read More

I was recently talking to a man who is well-regarded in his career, has a wonderful family, and lives in a very nice neighborhood. He was telling me how challenging he and his wife are Read More

Some days go much better than expected. Some days (or weeks, or…) feel like a struggle. Some days start full of promise and end with nothing to show for all of the positive intention and Read More

At the age of 51, I have settled upon a beginning of my day that really works for me. I do it whether I am traveling or I am at home, whether I am on Read More

This photo was taken when my youngest son, Eli, was two years old. He is now 17 and 6′ 3″ tall. It is so easy to forget that we are all just children who have Read More

The picture above is of fresh snow in the mountain town where I am working in Japan. It is cold and beautiful. Such a metaphor for how life feels sometimes.

Consider how extraordinary it is that Read More

I used to feel so self-conscious about what others thought of me, that speaking in front of a large group was unthinkable.

I used to feel so insecure in social situations, that alcohol felt like the Read More

The photo above was taken at sunset from our backyard.

It is a great reminder that I don’t have the foggiest idea of how insanely fortunate I am to be alive.

It is so easy to get Read More