My father is visiting and one of the great benefits is that he fixes things for me. He has glued the bench, hammered the loose shingle, and applied WD-40 to the sticky lock. I get a little thrill out of…
Only 20% Hopeless
Fashion & Power
“Fashion is more powerful than love.” This was how my daughter tried to provoke a silly argument with me. At her suggestion we’d been drawing pictures of ourselves in armor. I’d rebelled against the prompt in my own way, depicting…
Who You Are
Last November I heard Hopi elder Vernon Masayesva speak about his work protecting water. I was struck by how he described his work as a response to the question “who am I am as a Hopi?” His repetition of the…
The opportunity on the other side of overwhelm.
The Mississippi is very high right now and that’s how my life feels to me too. I can barely keep up with all the painful disasters both “natural” and “human-made.” When I get overwhelmed it helps me to go to…
Why focusing on water is so transformative
I have just returned from a deep dive into the woods. During my retreat we opened up big questions about how we participate in the universe’s unfolding story. This work shakes up our entire worldview – in a good way!…
Why it Can be So Hard to Focus
I love watching my daughter grow into her power. I get a thrill of watching her learn to focus her strength through her karate classes. She’s a joyful, boisterous soul who is learning how to move beyond happy flailing. One…
How do we frame these times?
It’s so difficult to hold all the danger and uncertainties around us and stay active, engaged, and creative! In a single day I cycle through a bunch of different frames of mind, each with its own level of adrenaline, fear,…
Leaning into What’s Possible
I never thought I’d say that I’m grateful for my cancer experience. My healing adventure was painful but also unexpectedly blessed. I’m happier and more solidly myself than if I hadn’t been forced to transform. It’s the transformation that I’m…
“Who Am I Now?”
This month I’ve had the tremendous privilege to walk closely with my friend as he learned he has brain cancer, underwent a miraculously successful surgery, and prepares for more treatments. He is leaning into a shower of community love and…
Making a Difference
You make a difference in all that you do. But if you are anything like me, it can be so hard to remember this. Sure, it’s easy to remember when one particularly negative person wrecked a meeting or party. It’s…