I was staring at a team building poster the other day – you know the kind, with bold letters declaring "There's no I in TEAM." And while I nodded along with the sentiment, something else caught my attention: if you rearrange those same letters, you can spell "Me." That realization stopped me in my tracks. Not because it undermines the value of teamwork, but because it illuminates something we often miss: teams need individuals who feel valued, who have purpose, who find meani

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Have you ever felt exhausted by the constant pressure to choose sides? A year ago, I found myself thinking about something that had been...

I read a story today that stayed with me long after I closed my laptop. Parents across the country are now investing thousands of dollars...

Well, that happened. Last weekend started out lovely, with multiple get-togethers with friends, enjoying the beautiful weather despite...

A podcast about play at work got me thinking recently. The guest was talking about how uptight our work environments have become - no...

The other day on Nextdoor, someone posted a thoughtful message asking neighbors to move beyond name-calling and engage in respectful...

In these complex times, finding our way through uncertainty can feel like navigating without a map. As I've explored in recent issues of...

The Wisdom of AND Have you noticed how often we frame life's complex issues as "either/or" choices? We're constantly encouraged to pick...

This morning while unloading my dishwasher, I found myself pausing in a moment of unexpected gratitude. Having spent most of my adult...

In these December days, as holiday expectations layer upon social tensions and world events weigh heavily on our hearts, many of us feel...

This morning, as I was waking up and looking outside, I could help but be struck by the beauty unfolding outside. The world was alive...

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In our quest for optimal health and wellbeing, we often find ourselves swinging between extremes when it comes to food. One week, we're...

As we wrap up our month-long exploration of the Vibrant Middle , it's time to reflect on this powerful approach to life that goes beyond...

In our journey to embrace the Vibrant Middle in all aspects of life, let's turn our attention to a fundamental element of human...

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