From the Department of Lawyers

The human brain has evolved a “negativity bias”, which serves to keeps us safe. We are innately suspicious of new situations, and once burned, we are forever twice shy. Of course, this is a survival trait, and very handy! But when I went to law school, I...

Which Life Are You Living?

“Most of us have two lives: the life we live, and the unlived life within us. Between the two stands Resistance.” I remember exactly where I was standing in Powell’s Bookstore when I read the words of Steven Pressfield in the War of Art. The War of Art, Do The Work,...

What’s the impact of too busy?

I’ve had some difficult conversations recently, which have gotten me thinking that I could have better relationships if I were more empathetic. You should be more empathetic. I’ve bet you’ve heard that. With all that is going on in the world, more empathy is just what...

I miss old-fashioned summer

I haven’t written here recently as I have been away on vacation off and on for a few weeks. I really needed it. I know I am not alone in saying this has been one of the most challenging summers of my life: a harrowing rollercoaster. I have always loved rollercoasters,...