When you think about it, your life unfolds one conversation at a time. Therefore, the quality of your conversations has a lot to do with the quality of your life. Everyone involved in better conversations has a good chance of receiving these benefits: Feeling heard, affirmed, and appreciated, which leads to more connection; Experiencing clearer […]
We are going to show our age in this essay! We both grew up as Baby Boomers, spending hours playing and creating with our Etch-A-Sketch (if you don’t know what one is, click on the link). Using two knobs, you can create pictures and designs that get etched on the screen. When you want to […]
Watching a young toddler play the “peek-a-boo” game is such joy. It’s the laughter and connecting that elicits the giggles each time the toddler yells; “Do it again!” Wouldn’t it be great if you could take a “do over” moment when you have said something you didn’t mean, or you make a mistake you want […]
Dear Readers, This week we are republishing an essay from a year ago because we feel the topic is so relevant to today’s challenges. When you read the first paragraph you will chuckle because life is so different now, yet the core message can support you, your families, and co-workers through these times. Here’s to the Creator […]
Many of us have seen the graphic photos of someone sneezing with thousands of droplets projecting into the air. The contagious nature of this virus is certainly a huge part of this pandemic. And, here’s the thing—emotions are highly contagious too! At a time when most people are hunkered down and spending more time alone […]