“Strong Back, Soft Front” - did my therapist first say this? Which therapist? What year was it? All I know is that it stuck. Wisdom is not meant to be held tightly. No one owns the wisdom in words strung together. The sentiments must be passed on, down and through our hearts. The wisdom is meant to be shared.

Why I’m now writing on Substack - I knew the thousand reasons why I shouldn’t and couldn’t. But she had put in out there with calm and decisive resolve. She titled the document “Book - One Year Plan”.

Feedback always seemed necessary. It was ingrained that seeking outside opinions and criticism was the only way to improve. As a new teacher and as a mentor to others, feedback used to be the way.

The big change. Reverse puberty. Ovarian retirement. Not exactly a topic I ever anticipated having any experience with at the ripe young age of 43. How can I cover the wide and wild topic of menopause in one tidy story?

Here are ways that I support my body & mind. I work on staying soft so that I can be lovingly discerning out in the world.

The act of asking can feel clunky and vulnerable because our society praises individualism. Success seems to rank higher when an endeavour is accomplished alone. It can be hard to reach out for assistance because we don't want to be a burden or appear incapable.

In group settings, we face mirrors and the law of attraction. What is reflected always hits deep. I pay attention to who shows up around me. I've learned that everyone is a mirror to support my growth.

Back to basics today. Although is language ever basic? Read on and we shall see…

The best questions found me last week. “How do I feel my heart? What do you mean when you say that? What am I trying to listen for?”