by Becky | Jul 24, 2016 | Change, Personal Growth, Relationships, self care, Stress Management, Values
I am my own worst critic. I can be kind and understanding of others in almost any situation. I’m willing to see other points of view and change my mind and my heart about something if someone presents a good case for it. I think I’m a generally compassionate person...
by Megn | Jul 18, 2016 | Boundaries, Change, Coaching, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Health, Leadership, Personal Growth, Relationships, self care, Setting Goals, Stress Management, Values
When I watch the news or get on social media I am immediately saddened. I have been feeling this pull to stay home and avoid dealing with the discombobulating current events. I also feel an urge to try and fix injustices and I feel the impulse to throw my hands up...
by Becky | Jul 9, 2016 | Balance, Change, Communication, Personal Growth, Stress Management
Over the recent holiday weekend, Jon introduced all of us at Mantis to the 21 day complaint-free challenge (www.acomplaintfreeworld.org). After some amount of discussion, we all decided to do it. I must admit that as much as I think not complaining is a great idea, I...
by Becky | Jul 4, 2016 | Balance, Change, Personal Growth
Not much to offer you – Just a lotus flower floating In a small jar of water -Ryokan The poetry of Ryokan, an eighteenth-century Japanese poet, is a sparse and Zen-inspired ode to nature and living simply. This week, I read an article* about the resurgence of...