Not everything is “Either, Or…” “Yes, And…” allows for a space to see others, the world, and yourself more clearly. “Either, Or” shuts it down. Your perspective is not the ONLY correct perspective. Awareness allows you to see that other people’s perspectives arise from their own prior experiences, fears, and hopes about their wellbeing, asContinue reading “Life is a “Yes, And.””
Tag Archives: Narrative thinking
An Excerpt from the Introduction of “Becoming Unstoried”
Excited to share this bit from my upcoming book! Storytelling has long been a way of connecting people, cultivating deeper understandings of culture and experiences, entertaining, warning, and teaching. Since ancient times, humans have used stories to communicate and process their world. If you think about it, we don’t often relate our experiences in bulletContinue reading “An Excerpt from the Introduction of “Becoming Unstoried””
October at Minding the Story
It’s My Birthday Month! I am so grateful for the many teachers and practitioners who have taught me some of the concepts and techniques I use in my own life to see the ways my old stories can still run rampant and masquerade as my reality. And, how that has kept me stuck, anxious, miredContinue reading “October at Minding the Story”
To forgive or not to forgive… that is the question.
The answer? Well, it depends on whether you value being right all the time, and holding onto that anger from things that have already happened, over freeing yourself from that suffocating story. Forgiveness does NOT mean you have to continue to put yourself in toxic situations. It is ok to to release some situations andContinue reading “To forgive or not to forgive… that is the question.”
Leaving the State of Denial
I’m good. Are you good? You ARE good? Good! That’s good. But, are you… really? It’s a coping mechanism to keep those interactions at a surface level so you avoid being too vulnerable or getting “too involved.” But this can keep you feeling isolated and disconnected from others… And more so, in internal dialogues withContinue reading “Leaving the State of Denial”
Does Anyone Feel Awe and Wonder Anymore?
I do. 🙋🏻♀️ It’s that space where you can get out of your head and stop feeling the need to control every little thing… A place where you simply bear witness to something so beautiful and profound that you lose yourself in that moment… A moment where you feel the enormity of the universe orContinue reading “Does Anyone Feel Awe and Wonder Anymore?”
Ready to be Terrified?
Most people would say “no!” But chances are they won’t even allow themselves to get that far. There are thrill seekers out there who will jump out of a plane or climb the highest mountains, but how many are willing to shift their reality in their sense of self and the world? Most people aren’tContinue reading “Ready to be Terrified?”
Step Out of the Story of YOU
Stepping out of the story of who I thought I was, and who I thought I NEEDED to be, was the best thing I ever did. For years, I identified with my job, strived for the things others had, and cared too much about the expectations of others. Those days are gone. And, I can’tContinue reading “Step Out of the Story of YOU”
When “Problems” Aren’t Actually “Problems” At All
What if nothing is ever truly a “problem?” Would that change how you see your experiences? Too often, we don’t pay attention to our words. Words have power, not only when we use them outwardly in the world, but also when we use them internally, with ourselves. The words you use are actually a prettyContinue reading “When “Problems” Aren’t Actually “Problems” At All”
This is a fork…
Yep, you read that right. It’s a fork. It’s a disposable, supposedly biodegradable, fork. Why am I posting a picture of a fork? It’s to remind you that though things can feel very serious and challenging sometimes, there is always that space for the lightness and silliness of life. My parents were visiting, and myContinue reading “This is a fork…”
Minding the Story 