Archive for September 2022

It’s common to ask, “Do I really need therapy?†It makes good sense given therapy involves a commitment of time, financial resources and emotional energy. You may wonder, “Will it really help me?†or “Don’t most people go through this without needing therapy?†Determining if your problem requires professional help may be challenging. We frequently…

A few years ago, I enrolled in an improv comedy course. In improv, there are no scripts. The actors improvise the entire scene based on a suggestion. However, the actors follow rules. The most important rule is “Yes AND. . .†For example, if my scene partner states, “Isn’t the sky lovely?â€, I can’t say,…

Who would take the following trip? Departure: Could be today, tomorrow, next week or next year. Destination: Not really sure. Accommodations: There may be a nice hotel. There may not be shelter. Duration: A few hours, up to a lifetime. Maybe a few folks would sign up; but likely, most of us would not. Our brains…

“Fear let’s us know we are closer to our truth.†– Pema Chodron I fondly remember my first rock climbing trip to Joshua Tree National Park. A deep blue sky filled the spaces between the mountains of stone. I delighted in seeing all the Joshua trees, and I loved climbing on granite. My rubber soles…