by Kate | Nov 18, 2020 | kind promises, Love
We are emerging from a very contentious election in the US. I am saddened as people around me talk about the other side as though they are evil, ignorant, and not worthy of any respect. I recently read Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural address, in which he encourages...
by Kate | Oct 22, 2020 | Chronic healing, Gratitude, kind promises
I return to the topic of gratitude partly because it feels like a “should.” Rafts of psychological research tell me that it’s good for my body, mind, and soul to practice gratitude. Once I slide into gratitude, I remember that it’s also a joy! Noticing the things for...
by Kate | Oct 14, 2020 | Gratitude, kind promises
Practicing gratitude has many benefits. It has proven to be the most reliable method of increasing happiness. It reduces anxiety and depression. It lowers blood pressure and reduces the symptoms of illness. We feel better when we are practicing gratitude. How can we...
by Kate | Oct 7, 2020 | Gratitude, kind promises
it’s gratitude month 2020. I asked myself how I would “do gratitude” differently this year. Then I realized that gratitude is humble and simple. It’s a reminder of the good things in life. I flourish because of support given me by other beings and the planet itself....
by Kate | Sep 16, 2020 | kind promises, monsters, Transformation
When I lived in North Carolina, a tree fell on my neighbor’s car. He was upset and hired some guys to cut down many of the tall pine trees on his property. I cowered in the house that day, cringing at the sound of the chainsaws and the toppling trees. It felt like...
by Kate | Sep 11, 2020 | Advocacy, kind promises, Surrender
This month I am considering two kind promises: “I will surrender patiently” and “I will advocate courageously.” They work together to help me discern a middle way. Once again, I return to the serenity prayer: “grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot...