The Isolation of Responsibility
I spent years alone in the practice room as a singer. In fact, I still spend time alone in the practice room, but now it's different. Back then, even though I had teachers, coaches, and colleagues, in my head, I
The Energizer Bunny was a Liar: The Endurance Myth
We’ve all heard the message: Keep going, no matter what. Push through. Hustle harder. Some time ago I marveled at the little messages on the wrappers of Halls cough drops ("Tough is your middle name," "Don't try harder, Do harder,"
Why Self-Care Feels Like Just Another Task
"Self-care" is everywhere - on social media, in wellness circles, and even in our calendars, squeezed between meetings and errands. We’re told that a face mask, a yoga class, or a quiet cup of tea will fix our exhaustion. And
Small Problems Are Keeping You Stuck
Have you ever had a small rock stuck in your shoe? It’s not sharp enough to stop you in your tracks, but it’s there—nagging at you with every step. You think, It’s not a big deal. I can ignore it.
It’s all Greek to me
My father always says “If you’re not learning you’re dying”. He is a voracious reader. So much so, that he would be in the room with us as we watched a movie as a family, but with book in hand.
Hyperextending Metaphysical Muscles
I’ve taken up jogging – for real this time. I’ve downloaded the obligatory app and I am currently completing week 6 of 9. I plan on participating in our town’s Run4Trees 10K race in July, so would seem I am