Unrealized potential is only pain

“She has a lot of potential.” “He’s full of potential.” Great. So what? How many people live excruciating lives of unrealized potential? Your potential is nothing but pain if you don’t realize it. Don’t wait. Start now. And if you’ve already started, persist. Take care of yourself. Get the support you need. And persist.   […]

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The “ring theory” of venting

When someone goes through trauma or a high-needs situation — momentary, chronic, or terminal — not only is it hard on the person going through it, but it puts a strain on everyone trying to support and give care. So much so that caregiver burnout is literally a cliche in some circles. I first heard […]

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To the young Changemaker

A young Changemaker contacted me. We talked. I enjoyed talking with him: big heart, big vision, big potential. We set up another time to talk. He didn’t show. Part of the issue was that he’s too cool to have a calendar, or calendars are “too linear” — or something like that — and so he […]

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