Sometimes we get sick. Most of the time we can press forward with things that need to get done, even though our productivity is decreased. Every once in a while though, we need to rest, sometimes see a doctor, and take care of ourselves so we can get better. Once we are better, we feel energized and can be as Read more…
Over a year ago, I experienced the greatest loss of my life when my cousin and dear friend suddenly passed away. Since then, I have had a new opinion and perspective on grief. I distinctly recall sitting in psychology class years ago in college and being taught that one of the most important ways to support someone grieving is to allow them to Read more…
Have you ever made a mosaic? It is a piece of art you make out of broken tile. Here is an example by an awesome lady named Lily Yeh… It is interesting how mosaics are made, especially those made by Lily Yeh. Lily gathers old, thrown away tile that most people might consider trash. She then uses a hammer to break the Read more…
Lately I have been feeling overwhelmed. You know the feeling: a responsibility crust, regular stress filling, a too-long-to-do-list topping, with a sinking feeling on top. One of the worst parts for me is seeing additional toppings (i.e., other projects) all around me that are so tantalizing that I want to add them to my overloaded pie. Sometimes I’ve just grown Read more…
Missing someone is a tricky business. There is a careful art between knowing how much to hang on and how much to let go. You could hold on, not deal with reality and be miserable to prove to yourself and whoever, that indeed that person meant/means a lot to you. Or, you can move on as if they were never Read more…
