If seeking balance sounds appealing to you, I would simply encourage you to embark on your own fact-finding mission. Beyond cultivating my “nest,” here are a few elements that have set me up for peace of mind and acceptance.
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When our internal critic is gaining traction, we can make a conscious choice to identify it, isolate it, and lower its volume so we can make room for other, more supportive voices. Finding the other voices both internally and externally is critical.
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One great way to help get our gears in motion is to take on an adventure that is out of the ordinary. For me, it’s trading in my heels for hiking boots and pursuing the goal of completing the 107 miles of Appalachian Trail within Shenandoah National Park with my dad.
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Is there something you’ve been dreaming of doing, but have never been able to made it happen? If you've ever wanted to write a book, run for public office, or launch a new venture, try this simple accountability tactic to make yourself take the leap.
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Our Tide Risers retreat this past weekend focused our attention on the resources we can call upon when we need strength — strength for decision-making, for challenging conversations, and for the major and minor life choices that impact us for years to come.
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The Quaker concept of Way Opening is used when we know some kind of change is necessary, but we can’t quite figure out the path to get there. We can derive learnings from this concept that can be applied to decision-making, along with tools that you can put to use right away.
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It’s not enough to care about something and work your heart out for it. You need to develop the ability to engage others in it, so your investment enjoys the ripple effect of coalition… a rising tide, if you will.
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Today’s snowstorm -- and resulting cabin fever -- affords me the opportunity to sit and think about why I’m always wanting to be outside, and what I can learn from it. What’s the problem with being indoors?
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