It’s Okay to Disappoint People When You’re Honoring Yourself

“Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.” ~Brené Brown On a recent day trip to the Yuba River with my daughter and two friends, unexpected tensions arose, offering me a chance to reflect on a lifelong pattern that has often complicated my relationships. It […]

How Curious Are People From Different Backgrounds?

Curiosity motivates us to find new understanding. It fuels learning and helps us persevere to discover new insights about how things work and (most of the time) how we can make things work better. In relationships, curiosity is the engine of friendship and collaboration; interviews and conversations are exercises in trying to satisfy our curiosity, […]