“Shame dies when stories are told in safe places.” ~ Ann Voskamp, author Lately, in my ballet classes, I’ve been asking students to verbalize their personal narratives around a movement phrase in ballet. It’s a powerful exercise. Ballet carries so much history, emotion, beauty and discipline. By speaking what was going on in their heads, students …
Relationships
Polite vs. Kind
“Kindness is not about being nice. It’s about being real, present, and aligned with your truth.” ~Amy West We often hear that showing up matters, and it does. But there’s a big difference between showing up politely and showing up kindly. Politeness lives on the surface. It keeps things smooth, steady, and socially acceptable. It’s about manners, comfort, and maintaining …
The Gift of Letting Others Grow
“The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” ~Albert Einstein One of the deepest acts of love we can offer others is supporting them in their lives as they grow into a more skilled and healed version of themselves. So often, we cling to the version of a friend, partner, or family member that we …
“No, I’m Not Judging, I’m Just …Observationally Gifted!”
“Judgment is the weapon of the insecure. Discernment is the wisdom of the grounded.” ~Anonymous We often confuse judgment with discernment, but they come from very different places within. Judgment is reactive. It stems from fear, ego, or the need to feel superior. It labels, blames, and divides. When we judge others (or ourselves), we close …
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The Power of Reciprocity
“Love is never wasted, for its value does not rest upon reciprocity. ~ C.S. Lewis Have you ever noticed how good it feels to help someone, really help them, without expecting anything in return? And how often does that kindness seem to circle back to you unexpectedly? According to Oxford Languages, reciprocity is “the practice of exchanging things …
Just Show Up
“Do or do not. There is no try.” ~ Yoda. A few weeks ago I was thinking about a friend of mine whom I had not seen since August. Every day I drive by her house on my way to work and each time I think about how I should reach out to her. But …