I consider myself a storyteller. Growing up in theater, you are unknowingly trained in the art of storytelling. The most important lesson I learned from performing is that everyone thinks they are the main character. I know, this sounds a bit narcissistic, but it is...
“Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we’re all in this together.” In the age of social media, there seem to be new standards of perfection. In ways that we could previously ‘fake it until we make it’, we are now expected to shine at all times....
Belonging. Connection. Support. We hear these words often, long for them and seek them throughout our lives. Despite the popularity of these words, we seldom find ourselves able to talk about how to cultivate them and the pain of their absence. This sometimes leaves...
With the arrival of the New Year, the infamous (yet mostly unattainable) resolutions have been circulating through our lives once more. In those first few weeks at the beginning of the year a frenzy of placing unrealistic expectations on ourselves ensues in order to...
On the nature of helpful questions and conflict resolution. I think words are tools we use to build meaning. I don’t think that there are “bad words” that exist, but different situations may call for different tools. From an early age, many of us were...
We feel most alive when we are in relationships with others. It’s how we’re wired – It’s human nature. When we spend time with others (and who doesn’t), we are bound to face some conflict, tension, power struggles, and hurts. So, the next time you feel you...
