Do you assume the best?
I have been thinking about assumptions lately and how much they can impact our relationships. While I would like to think of myself as a [...]
April 2009
March 2009
Is saying “no” hard for you?
If you are reguarly overwhelmed, often feel resentful or are just plain tired a lot, you might one of the many people who have a [...]
February 2009
Do you say “always” and “never?”
I know that you, like me, are choosing to be more conscious in your language, especially in your relationships. But don't you have those moments [...]
December 2008
Connection Gem from LaShelle
I get a weekly newsletter from an amazing therapist and Non-violent Communication expert, LaShelle Charde. The one this week was so helpful, I decided to [...]
November 2008
We chose hope
On Tuesday evening, I was snuggled up on the couch with a beloved friend, my toddler was bouncing on and off my lap and my [...]
September 2008
Connecting to the storyteller
My toddler and I were at the park the other day, enjoying the last days of our beautiful Portland summer. He loves to swing and [...]