This summer we will read The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brene Brown. I hope you will join us. We will be using the Book Club download on Brene's website. https://brenebrown.com/downloads/ Grab your book or audio version now, and start reading! … Continue reading Summer Book Read
Author: andreatatley
Relax, take a breath
As I walked out of the hospital, my phone buzzed announcing the death of a patient. I raced back to the unit, jacket still on, messenger bag slung crossways over my body, opened the door to see a dear elderly man with his head in his hands, weeping the loss of his best friend. Stunned … Continue reading Relax, take a breath
Shine the Light
These days I find myself grateful for the daylight of spring. To be able to drive to work in the light, to have the evening extend into forever offers energy so life feels less heavy. Recently I have been thinking about light. Not the sun in the sky or in our home, rather the light … Continue reading Shine the Light
Resiliency Resource Week – April
Once a month I want to introduce you to a new voice. This month, I would love to recommend to you, Rick Hanson, psychologist. I have learned from Rick for over a decade in the areas of brain science and resiliency. He has authored numerous books including Hardwiring Happiness, Buddha’s Brain and his recent writing, Resilient. … Continue reading Resiliency Resource Week – April
When things fade…
This week I was listening to David Whyte. If you are unfamiliar with David, he is an English poet and organizational thinker. In his discussion, he put words to what has been rumbling around my head over the last months. “Most people are 7-10 years behind the frontier of where they are in their life….if … Continue reading When things fade…
We’ll see…
A Taoist story There once was a farmer who lived outside a small village. He cared for his son whom he loved dearly, and his horse who helped plow the fields. One day his beautiful horse ran away. His neighbors gathered saying, “We are so sorry your horse ran away! That is such bad luck!” … Continue reading We’ll see…
When it doesn’t go quite as planned…
The match was struck, the candles lit. I rolled out my mat and settled my rather stiff morning body onto the cushion. Headphones on, the music slid through the tired spaces in my brain and I took a deep breathe. As if joining in, various members of the fur family usually take their places around … Continue reading When it doesn’t go quite as planned…
