The voice of shame is a harsh taskmaster. For some, it whispers, for others, it shouts. It knows exactly what to say and how to say it to make the biggest dent in our hearts. And no matter how it speaks to you and me, the message is always the same: You are a failure,…
An accomplished and talented young woman I know recently shared with me that she was taking a break from social media. She described how every time she picked up her phone her fingers reflexively opened an app that sucked her into a world of comparison. It seemed like everyone she followed was not only chasing…
Discovering and nurturing the things that make our hearts beat faster isn’t just good for us personally. Pursuing our passions is a way of life that’s also good for our relationships. I know what it’s like to ditch your passions for a season. I loved being a full-time mom, and I poured all of my…
Instead of allowing differences to divide us, we can take advantage of the opportunity nesting inside almost every disagreement that comes our way. An opportunity to build stronger relationships. Even with folks who hold views and opinions vastly different from our own. When I was a girl, I would cringe when my mother found my…
When it comes to those we love, most of us will do just about anything to build stronger relationships. From marriage to parenting to friendship, we’re eager to get information and guidance that will strengthen the bonds between us. We read books and advice columns and attend classes. We might even seek professional counseling if…
Feeling misunderstood happens to all of us from time to time. After all, we humans aren’t always the best at communicating clearly. So we frequently find ourselves in situations where we need to explain or clarify our thoughts or actions. We get it. Being misunderstood is just an occasionally frustrating part of the human bargain….
