In the distance, sounds of a little boy, no more than 5, begging his parents to climb up the treehouse filled the air. “After Splash Mountain”, they replied and he relented. An hour later, they approached again and headed up the stairwell leading to the play area. As he got to the rope bridge, he... Continue Reading →
Embracing Feelings
They feel sad - we say be happy. They feel scared - we say be brave. They feel angry - we say be calm. We confuse feelings with actions. Instead of meeting people in their feelings, we feed into shame by suggesting that their feelings are wrong. It's easier to offer the pat answer than... Continue Reading →