Everyone’s heard that expression, “Life is for the living.” I’ve always assumed living in this context was a noun referencing all people currently alive. Now I’m looking at it as a verb.... Read more »
Will and I have discovered certain phrases that help us to make sense of our lives, enabling us to cope with what comes our way. I marvel at how now, in our... Read more »
One of the most popular concepts in relationship counseling, the idea of speaking the same “love language” as your romantic partner, is widely and unquestioningly accepted. Simply put, a love language is... Read more »
For many people, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is synonymous with sobriety from substances. The 12-step model has helped millions around the world, and I have deep respect for the freedom it has given... Read more »
A few summers ago, my daughter went camping on an island with friends. Normally, she lets me know when she’s traveling and when she arrives—a quick text, a photo from the road,... Read more »
You’ve met them—the person who goes from zero to sixty instantly, whether it’s about silly drivers and road rage or getting the wrong change at 7-11. And at the other end of... Read more »
Imagine constantly navigating life with a motor running too fast, struggling to hit the brakes while everyone else seems to cruise along effortlessly. This chronic, exhausting imbalance, common for people with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity... Read more »
In part one of this series, I described an experience in which my daughter had accomplished something really big, and how I’d done a thousand and one things to support and celebrate... Read more »
Have you ever walked into a room and immediately forgotten why you went there? Moments like that are often brushed off as “senior moments.” But for some older adults, these slips, alongside... Read more »
When leaders assume “responsibility,” they take ownership of a situation, managing it in as many dimensions as necessary so that problems are resolved and all the moving parts operate in sync. They... Read more »