As with all seasons, we witness transition, but winter is special because it’s also a transition from one year to another. Winter is a naturally slow time, providing more opportunity for contemplation. 10 years ago, I decided to mark each new year not with resolutions, but with a meditative labyrinth walk. Many cultures use labyrinths to slow down and ponder, as a means to bring clarity and calmness to the mind, and to connect to what’s important. The 3 questions I use encomp

October 8, 2020: October is ADHD awareness month. Here are some myths, facts, and awesome resources for adults with AD/HD or the people who support them. Myth: You’re not hyper, so you can’t have ADHD. Fact: In the DSM-5, there are 3 types of AD/HD: Hyperactive-Impulsive, Predominantly Inattentive, and Combination. If you have significant trouble with memory, work performance, emotional regulation, managing day-to-day tasks, maintaining attention, and/or fidget frequently, ta

October 1, 2020: Fall is awesome (except for pumpkin spice anything - it's just not for me), but the shorter days and cooling temperatures often have me feeling a little sleepier and a little quieter. This seasonal transition messes with most of our sleep cycles and can mean the onset of Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) for some. Our sleep cycles are managed by the amount of light we receive. During the summer months, we have plenty of daylight and that can often mean we’

September 24, 2020: Andy Goldsworthy taught me how to fail. Watching his creative process and listening to him reflect on his work has helped shift my mindset around making mistakes and failing. Sometimes I even look forward to it now. Time and temporality feel like enemies to a creature of finite existence. We often feel like we’re working against the clock. Andy talks about working with time, not against it. In an exchange with an onlooker during the filming of “Rivers and