And so the vicious cycle continued–self-criticism. I realized how deeply ingrained this habit is. I am far more comfortable being hard on myself than allowing space for imperfection. I rarely per
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The Long Way Back: A Hike, A Challenge, A Lesson
Hiking in the winter months might seem unusual, but thanks to a stretch of warmer weather, I recently had a chance to do just that. It wasn’t sunny, but it was mild enough for a sweatshirt. T
Offering gratitude for what didn’t happen
How many times in my life do I complain about what is when I have neglected to consider how grateful I could be for what isn’t?
Happiness is an Equation
Have you ever heard of the happiness equation? Yep, that’s right. There’s an equation for happiness. If you don’t believe me, just google it and you’ll find a couple. The one I was introduc