Perspective

Recognizing the last time

February 4, 2017

I often think about “the last time.” As in, the last time I rocked my now 11-year-old as a baby, or the last time I…

The best thing I learned from my mom

January 11, 2017

When I was a kid, I remember going on road trips with my mom. Of course this was before the days of GPS and smartphones,…

What my kids see

January 8, 2017

I’ve been thinking a lot about what my kids see when they look at me. When they walk into a room, do they see me…

The best question I was ever taught to ask

August 23, 2016

About eight years ago I met someone that has become a good friend and mentor. We were talking in the context of a small group,…

Assuming is the enemy of empathy

August 9, 2016

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. It’s getting on their level and seeing the world as they see…