I know I haven't been writing for a while. Here's why: Several weeks ago, I started feeling a strange sensation in the region of my gallbladder, which manifested after a particularly hedonistic weekend involving a great deal of cheese. It felt like what the internet described as resembling gallbladder problems. My sister had gallstones so …
Do you work for a mission-driven organization? Do you uphold certain standards that you steadfastly believe are essential to the success of that organization? Have you found yourself fighting for these standards, regardless of the impact on the organization’s results? You may be a Keeper of the Flame. I recognize flame-keepers because I have been …
What does genuine self-care look like? A friend recently told me that she had started TMJ therapy once a week for her neck and jaw pain. Here’s how she described it: I lie, face down, on a massage table. They apply stim electrodes to my neck and jaw, and drape a hot compress across my …
Have you ever noticed how, when things get scary, we may run towards comfort? Comfort may be simple: comfort foods. Foods high in fat and carbs, filling foods that make us feel warm. Comfort may be habitual: when my mother died recently, my sisters and I ran towards the habits that are core to us. …
What makes someone who is so successful in one organization fail in a different one? I have my theories - would love to hear yours. Please comment.
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