Jesus Wept. When Tears Become Strength.

Jesus Wept. When Tears Become Strength.

There’s a softness in me that I used to struggle with. A deep-feeling, heart-wide-open softness that shows up in the form of tears, often at the most inopportune moments. For much of my life, I viewed this trait as a liability. A flaw I needed to hide or outgrow....
The Courage to Communicate

The Courage to Communicate

Lessons in Healing, Boundaries, and Bravery Communication. At a recent ALTA (Aggie Leadership Training Academy) session, we focused on communication. One of our first exercises was to answer the prompt: “Communication is _______________.” Some participants leaned...
What’s Mine to Fix (and What’s Not)

What’s Mine to Fix (and What’s Not)

Not long ago, my therapist asked me a simple question that hit like a lightning bolt: “But is that really yours to fix?” It stopped me in my tracks. Because the truth is, I hadn’t even realized how much I was carrying—emotionally, energetically, mentally. Other...