finding gratitude in the chaos

Or what to do when it feels like everything is going wrong. Earlier this week, I led a workshop on the connection between joy and gratitude, the ways we push our happiness away and how to stop, and how to train our brains to be more grateful. The room was full, energy and engagement wereContinue reading “finding gratitude in the chaos”

form vs. essence

What are you focused on? Are you putting your energy into what brings you happiness? In the past week, I’ve heard the words “form versus essence” come up more than once. This phrase contains a clue to why so many of us feel unsatisfied so much of the time.  We tend to think we needContinue reading “form vs. essence”

think you know what you need?

There was a time in my life when I was certain I knew exactly what I needed:– I was sure I needed to sell my sports car. – I was convinced I needed to buy real estate to round out my investment strategy. I wouldn’t have naturally chosen to practice gratitude — I had to beContinue reading “think you know what you need?”