We are storytelling creatures. We create stories even more than we realize. Stories about who she is, how he'll never change, what a...

I have it posted over my desk. Here’s why: It's where I want to live. It's where juicy things happen. The intersection of Fear and Joy is...

There are so many people who go into non-profit work because they are passionate about the mission. Often they find themselves getting...

When we hear the word ''play'' or ''game'' we often relegate it to ''outside of work activities", right? Play is often seen as frivolous...

Inside Everyone Is a Great Shout of Joy Waiting to be born - excerpt from ''Winter of Listening'' - a poem by David Whyte Last March I...

Every day things do not go according to plan. Every day things change. How do you feel about that? Do you resist that reality? We can...

(YES my blog told me it needed a vacation. So I listened. AND It's good to be writing again, And I'd love to hear from you! ) There's...

Last Fall I had the pleasure of hearing Dr. Gabor Mate speak. His research into addiction, stress, disease, ADHD is fascinating and...

"THEY DIDN’T BECOME HOMELESS FROM RUNNING OUT OF MONEY. THEY BECAME HOMELESS FROM RUNNING OUT OF RELATIONSHIPS." - Hans Erchinger-Davis,...

Two weeks ago I was scheduled to perform at our local improv theater – The Upfront – here in Bellingham, Washington. And I was thinking...

Trusting and attuned attachment relationships are foundational to healthy child development. Trust is something we learn or don't learn...