“You only are free when you realize you belong no place — you belong every place — no place at all. The price is high. The reward is great.” — Maya Angelou This level of belonging takes deep work. The world is constantly telling us where we do and don’t belong. Social media pulls us … Continue reading When Belonging Becomes a Barrier
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The Work of Moving Forward Together: From Change and Grief to Connection, Alignment, and Mission
“They are not problems to be fixed, but mysteries to be honored and revered.” This quote about people continues to resound in my head from Eugene Peterson’s The Pastor: A Memoir. Throughout my years coaching leaders and supporting organizations through change, I have encountered so many people who wanted me to “come in and fix … Continue reading The Work of Moving Forward Together: From Change and Grief to Connection, Alignment, and Mission
The Courage to Connect with Others
She sat on the floor next to me as I sat in the recliner. Ice machine and pain pills in full effect. It was just a couple days after ACL surgery and my friend (and teammate), Sarah, volunteered to come over and care for me while my husband went back to work. I asked her … Continue reading The Courage to Connect with Others
