Tag Archives: compassion
Vulnerability is . . .
Vulnerability is . . .Not a threshold you successfully cross but a practice you try your best to engage in every day. It is ongoing and proactive. Especially as a parent of young kids, I try to model what honesty and … Continue reading
The Truth
Here’s the truth: vulnerability and softness are powerful forms of self-love. when we allow ourselves to be gentle, we create space for healing, growth, and true resilience. Letting vulnerability in. there’s strength in being open and soft, in allowing yourself … Continue reading
Complexity
Albert Einstein said, “You cannot solve a problem with the same mind that created it.” We need to step out of our parts so that we aren’t limited by their immature perspectives.When we relate to a triggered part from a … Continue reading
Remind Me
Dear God, in a world where it’s easy to sink into darkness and despair, give me the hope and strength to find the love, the joy, and all the good that life has to offer. Remind me that my purpose … Continue reading
Patience
As virtues go, patience is a quiet one. It’s often exhibited behind closed doors, not on a public stage: A father telling a third bedtime story to his son, a dancer waiting for her injury to heal. In public, it’s … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 