
Stop Pretending It’s a Blessing: Amor Fati and the Radical Act of Accepting Adoption Trauma
“Amor fati” is a Latin phrase that translates to “love of fate” or “love of one’s fate”. Popularized by the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche and deeply

“Amor fati” is a Latin phrase that translates to “love of fate” or “love of one’s fate”. Popularized by the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche and deeply

I had the honor of joining my sister-in-law, Miss Katie, on an empowering podcast she shares with children and their families and friends. The Ready,

I had the distinct honor of being a guest on my sister-in-law’s Ready, Set, Go podcast where we talk abut Alphabet Animals and Sailing. The
Have you, like so many people, been affected by a loved one’s addiction? Have you been exposed to addiction, but aren’t quite sure if or
Every day, we’re bombarded by television commercials, celebrity spokespeople, and advertisements telling us the “right” way to live. We are told to strive for unattainable
Whether you’re a full time corporate employee or a solopreneur, there have been times when clients or bosses drop large projects into your lap. Suppose
Let’s face it, the workplace can be like a battlefield. It’s hard enough that you have to huddle in a little cubicle, slagging away every
How many times have you read a quotable quote by a famous person and thought, “I wish I could have such great insight”? One-liners are
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By now, the preparation for Christmas Day has reached its absolute peak. The last minute gifts are being bought and grocery lists are being prepared
I know it isn’t year-end yet, but experience and observation have shown that not many people want to begin the heavy lifting of reflection and
“I finally learned that you cannot help people unless they really need help, are willing to be helped, want you to help them and ask
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Don’t know what the Presidential candidates stand for? With all the rhetoric– and misrepresentations and omissions of fact that you’re hearing from both candidates, it’s
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Parenting in the 21st century is a complex task. You must find a balance between work, kids, and your own happiness. While it can be
On April 4th, 2008, Lenore Skenazy shocked readers of the New York Sun with her editorial, “Why I Let My 9-Year-Old Ride the Subway Alone.”
Life is change. This much we know. But sometimes we can be unprepared to face the magnitude of change that such growth can bring, especially
