She walked into my office as angry as I have ever seen her. “Do you have a minute to talk?” she asked. “Of course,” I replied. She began to tell me about the meeting she had just had with our boss. “He told me to lose my empathy gene! What does that mean?” she asked.…

It is said that patience is a virtue. It is a necessity. Patience shows up so often as we move through life. When commuting, you need patience for the people who do not understand that the left lane is for passing not for driving under the speed limit. When shopping, you need patience for the…

Throughout the 5 minute video we didn’t see faces or even bodies. We saw movements; we would see little glimpses of people. But we could hear their entire conversation.  They spoke about family, jobs, education, fears, and relationships. They spoke about the type of bias they have been subjected to and the kinds of fears…

After a particularly trying few days, I couldn’t wait to get home and take a hot soothing bath. I love the smell of the lavender candles, the lavender Epsom salts and the heater on in the bathroom to make the entire room cozy and warm. The lighting is generally low and on this evening I…

She looked beautiful as always. Her long curls cascading over her shoulders in a new deep caramel color. Always dressed casual chic, she exudes charisma and sexiness although based upon the conversation does not see herself that way. It is obvious that happiness feels as if it is elusive, and figuring out how to be…

2016 is coming to a close. Ah, a year that showed us how unkind people can be, how intolerant to other’s opinions the general population is and how much fear there is around us. The year also showed that the impossible can happen; whether that be a team that hasn’t won a world series in over…

“Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts.” ~ JLW Brooks A truer statement couldn’t be said today for me. This time of year is the perfect reminder that we need to live more with an open heart, open to give and open to receive. To love all humanity no…

“Sometimes I also just need to sit down and have a good cry,” she said wiping the tears from her cheeks. “You can have your good cry with me, anytime.” She continued as I wiped the tears from my cheeks as well. And we sat for a few minutes in silence, each far away in…