Who are you when you're not performing? There was a time when being considered a person of good character was one of the highest compliments someone could receive. You were known by qualities such as integrity, honesty, courage, humility, responsibility, loyalty, self-discipline and the willingness to do what was right even when no one was watching. Then something began to change. In Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, Susan Cain describes a cul

July Meetup Reflection Boundaries vs. Walls Thank you to everyone who joined us for a thoughtful and honest discussion. What emerged was less about creating rules for others and more about learning how to care for ourselves while remaining open to genuine connection. Our Key Insight Perhaps the simplest distinction we discovered was this: Boundaries create solitude.Walls create isolation. Sometimes both create distance, but their purpose is very different. A boundary gives us

Sometimes the ending isn't what determines our peace. Sometimes it's the journey we take to get there. This month my Clarity and Insight Group reflected on acceptance and resignation. The mere word acceptance, as I heard it repeated, made my body feel heavy. Weary from responsibility. Exhausted from possible actions. Overwhelmed by all the different decisions. Because acceptance shouted at me: Figure it out. Make it work. Find another way. Try harder. Carry more. Resignation