I fell in love with you at 2am on a snowy evening.
You walked your dog down my street as I walked mine out the door.
And we talked and talked and were tangled up in leashes and snow on our eyelashes and by the time the ground became white, I was in love.
eighteen months later, […]
Whether you are for or against New Year’s Resolutions, there’s no doubt that the New Year can bring a breath of fresh air and energy to redefine or realign your priorities.
For the last couple of years, I’ve embraced a practice that works really well for me, a practice that pushes me beyond resolutions, which […]
Sometimes friends drift away. Sometimes friends grow apart. But other times, friends break up. I wish someone had told me about this phenomenon in my twenties, a time of transitions, transience, and choices that often result in changing friendships.
When someone pulls back from a friendship unexpectedly, it can be heartbreaking. Suddenly, your buddy is […]
The world is on a mindfulness kick, and that’s a good thing. We’re talking about it in the media, even on publications like the Harvard Business Review. Employers and health experts alike are making the case for more mindfulness in our day-to-day life – and people are finally starting to pay attention.
What does an […]
On the outside, I don’t look like an introvert at all. I spent nearly 15 years as a frontline fundraiser, and have logged thousands of calls and meetings with people I don’t know. I’m constantly putting myself out there, whether through The Enliven Project’s infographic that was heard around the world, or by sharing […]
On a summer visit to Northampton, my husband, brother, and I visited Eastheaven, a hot tub place in middle of town to soak in the Japanese hot tubs among bamboo plants and peaceful music. We’ve been there many times before. and each visit follows the same pattern. We arrive and are led to a tub […]
As a woman who dated both women and men before marrying my husband, I encountered many inconsistent beliefs and attitudes about my non-binary sexuality. I wasn’t straight enough to hang out with straight girls – they were afraid I might come on to them or steal their boyfriends. I couldn’t be in the cool […]
It’s become a bit of a ritual to write about boss’ and colleagues when we part ways. It’s a helpful way to reflect on what you learn from others, and to honor the relationship you had during that professional chapter of your life.
Almost a year ago, Mark Edwards transitioned out of his role at Opportunity […]
With all the debate and vitriol (on both sides) about the Center for Medical Progress and Planned Parenthood, it occurs to me that we’re missing a chance for action amidst all the fighting.
Abortion is a hot button issue. There’s no doubt about it. There are people who believe that life begins at conception and […]
I don’t know about you, but Glory Days doesn’t really apply to my experience of high school. I spent much of high school wanting to die or run away. I didn’t like myself at all. Most days, I despised myself. I cared so much about what other people thought about me. I had multiple […]