Last week, I saw Wicked in the theater. During the scene with the "Great and Powerful Oz," I was struck anew by how Jeff Goldblum, just an ordinary guy, walked out from behind the intimidating animatr

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When our hopes and expectations of reality clash with what actually unfolds, we often react with anger or despair. We may try to control the situation or others to make reality match our desires. But

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Over the last week, I’ve been in one of the most stressful situations I have experienced in recent history. It has required me to call in all of my resources around being present, staying out of fear

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These days I find myself praying and sending love and light to everyone in our divided country. Yesterday as I held my hands open, this prayer came flooding through me. I see that the change I seek

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The concept of “should” wreaks havoc on plans, relationships, experiences, and mental health. When we slip into the idea that reality “should” be a certain way and the actual experience we are having

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I purchased hanging geraniums for my back patio this summer. Within a few days, I noticed every time I went to water a bird would fly out. Cautiously I took down the hanging pot and peered inside to

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