Years ago, I was giving a speech at a conference in Iowa when a middle-aged farmer told me a story I have never forgotten. This
Mastering The Art of Gracious Receivership
I recently struggled with the idea that I could not absorb any more of my 92-year old mother’s love, which got me thinking about how,
The Aftermath of Ferguson: Lessons from the Fallout
Bearing witness to the mayhem in Ferguson, Mo., last week left most Americans feeling heartsick. Today, as we assess the physical, social, economic and spiritual
Finding Gratitude
My morning hikes into the canyons of Torrey Pines State Beach often take the form of a walking meditation. As I trudge up the hill
Are You In Survival or Surrender Mode?
We tend to go through “coping cycles” in times of adversity. There’s a time for holding things together. And a time for falling apart. Holding
3 Steps to Getting Unstuck
Almost all of us have a history of hitting brick walls at some time in our lives. We find ourselves feeling confined, stuck, and trapped.
Finding Common Ground for Patriotism with Politics
“As Free and Independent States … we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our Fortunes and our Sacred Honor.” — The Declaration of Independence
The Four Honorings: the Honor Code for Surviving the Loss of Loved Ones
When faced with a severe tragedy, particularly the loss of a loved one, we must live by an honor code to survive. In my work
Troubled Relationship? Time for a Tune-Up
By Dr. Ken Druck and Lisette Omoss, CC Something’s wrong. You can feel it in your gut. Or your heart. Your relationship is off track. Broken.
Permission to Be Happy
What holds you back from letting go, lightening up, having more fun, being less self-conscious, doing more of what you really want, and being more
