Tag Archives: emotional development
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
Holidays
I’m going to focus on the delight in my granddaughter’s eyes. She says “wow” every time I show her a Christmas decoration that I’ve had since her mother was a little girl. I’m going to focus on being grateful for … Continue reading
Hello
In South Africa, where I come from, ‘sawubona’ is the Zulu word for ‘hello,’” says David. “There’s a beautiful and powerful intention behind the word because ‘sawubona’ literally translated means, ‘I see you, and by seeing you, I bring you into being.’ So beautiful, … Continue reading
The Three-Question Rule
Years ago, I was watching an interview with comedian Craig Ferguson. He made a funny joke that also proved to be remarkably insightful: “There are three things you must always ask yourself before you say anything,” Ferguson said. Ferguson quipped … Continue reading
Crooked Paths
All those crooked paths, they got you here as much as the straight ones. All those rough days, they grew your muscles and your backbone even more than the good days. All the darkness that has surrounded you over the … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 