In keeping with the spirit and intention of beginning the new year, I would like to share a beautiful tradition rooted in hope, connection to belief, and the receiving of blessings. Known as The Wishing Tree, this practice appears in … Continue reading The Wishing Tree: Intention, Hope, and the Quiet Power of Attention.
As we mark our country’s independence this July, it invites us to reflect on what true independence means for each of us—both personally and collectively. True independence includes self-awareness, resilience, and the ability to choose how we navigate our lives … Continue reading Interdependence and Independance: Reflections for July 2025.
We saw him, a young man of middle eastern descent likely in his mid-teens, walking along the dark highway toward an unknown destination. It was well past midnight, on that warm August night, and I worried when I saw him … Continue reading Common Humanity
“Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future.” – Deepak Chopra There is a place within each of us that … Continue reading The Window of Tolerance. A Model for Emotional Regulation.
Perspective on Trauma 