From Polarizing to Loving There is a human reaction that occurs in every society: Polarization. One person steps to one side of an issue, and the other person – feeling the need to bring balance – steps to the other side. The first person may feel unheard, or may simply feel the…
I find myself thinking about something these days. I’ll let you guess what it is. I talk about it, I read emails about it, I make decisions because of it. I think about how others respond to it. It shapes where I shop, what I do, and how I feel. And I…
I have experienced the most amazing thing: a complete misunderstanding. Actually, many, many misunderstandings. It’s amazing how misunderstandings happen and how often they happen. Let me give you an example: I wanted something from my husband and let him know (I’ll spare you the details…just assume I’m right). My husband responded with what I would describe as…
Trees are fascinating. In normal conditions, trees develop “reaction wood” or “stress wood” when they are pushed and pulled by wind and weather. That stress strengthens them and helps guide their growth. But when trees receive everything they need—sun, water, and nutrients—without ever experiencing storms, they become weak. Without the…