I swear at times. Selectively, purposefully, and creatively, but I do swear. I encourage you to as well. Here’s why: 1. Swearing increases pain tolerance. Yup, you read that right. Ever stub your toe and let out a string of unmentionable words? There’s a reason you do that, why most of us do that. Multiple studies have shown that people … Read More
Monkey Bars, Gremlins, & Chronic Illness
I failed at the monkey bars. Remember those things? When I was a kid, they taunted me. Gym class, recess, and after school, I would try, over and over, to hang on to each bar long enough to get to the next one. I never could. Over the years, the monkey bars became symbolic of all the things I somehow … Read More
Authenticity & Hiding
Think about how your ears feel when you are taking off in a plane. The pressure between inside and outside your ears is not equal. It can hurt. You’re distracted and your hearing is muffled, so communication can be hard. You start swallowing hard to try to equalize the pressure. When your ears finally “pop”, you relax and return to … Read More