Happy Fall!
Here in Southern California the change of the seasons is more subtle than in other places. And yet as fall finally, ever so slightly, shows itself, there is a certain feeling of letting go and breathing in as if we … Continued
This Is Me. That Is You.
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The secret to a loving and peaceful existence is good fences, healthy boundaries that say, “This is me. That is you. And we both matter.” Every person is unique and has his or her own set of experiences that have … Continued
Where We Look, We Go
John and Lucy came to see me and chose to sit across the room from one another instead of sharing the couch. It was clear they needed some space from one another. Their distress was easy to see, as they … Continued
Vulnerabilities: Gateways to Wisdom and Strength
Abigail had a succession of really bad days in which people either directly insulted her, pushed past her without noticing she was there, or blamed her for things she had nothing to do with. At first angry, she grappled with … Continued
First Day of College: Tending Fences
Avery Soul is the main character in the book Tending Fences. Through his good work of mindfully building useful fences to fortify his connections with his neighbors, Avery learns a thing or two about how to make his world a … Continued
Building the Right Fence
Relationships, like many things in life, are incredibly unique. The nuances that accompany two individuals becoming involved with each other’s lives make it so each interaction is different from the next. Therefore, there is no scientific equation for establishing the … Continued
Kindness Campaigns: How Your Unselfish Acts of Kindness Can Go Viral
Whether it is a momentary interaction or a lasting relationship, we are all interconnected. Each day, we have a multitude of interactions that can affect our mood and our outlook on the day. Have you ever been caught in a … Continued
Tending Fences to Foster Positive Connections
Everything in our lives revolves around our relationships. This begins with your relationship with yourself and expands to the relationships you have with your family, friends, professional connections, and even with inanimate objects such as food or money. Of course, … Continued