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The Hoped-For Rescuer
Have you ever experienced someone driving recklessly on the freeway, weaving through lanes and almost causing an accident? You may think to yourself, “I hope there’s a highway patrol officer around…
3 Ways to Help Others Feel Seen and Appreciated
Times are difficult, and many people are feeling emotionally exhausted in the wake of wars, tragedies, uncertainty, and division. You may have moments when you wonder if there is anything meaningful…
Speaking With Empowered Language
Words carry energy. By listening to your language, you can increase your awareness of unconscious speech patterns that may keep you trapped in old and disempowering stories about yourself. It…
Stop Condemning Yourself
One of the most painful habits many of us carry is self-condemnation. If we notice someone’s glaring glance or sharp tone, we might respond with a defensive comment—and then, within seconds, turn…
Focus on Intentions More Than Goals
Goal setting is a valuable skill that helps you stay on track and get things done. Goals are essential for completing immediate tasks, such as clearing your office or learning a new computer skill. They can increase your…
Remembering Our Dear Friend and Creator David Emerald Womeldorff
What do Unthinkable Emotional Pain, Unimaginable Compassion, Uncommon Wisdom, and Uproarious Laughter share in common? All four of these are aspects of the deep, abiding, and…
Self-Compassion: One Way to Survive This Level of Global Uncertainty
Collectively, the world feels fractured in so many ways—politically, environmentally, financially, and socially. And personally, many of us are navigating loss, change, the relentless pace of demands, and the quiet grief…
Disrupting the Human Need to Feel Important
There’s a very human part of everyone that wants to feel important. We may not need to be famous or admired by the masses. Just important—respected, valued, seen. Doesn’t everyone want that? Over time I’ve realized how…
I AM Worthy
The other night, a friend and I were watching a romantic comedy. It wasn’t a profound movie—just light, entertaining, and easy to enjoy. But in the middle of it, there was a moment that stayed with us. Two young adults,…