I’ve always been a listener. Part of it comes through childhood indoctrination–the whole ‘children should be seen but not heard’ thing. Also, when I was young, I recall my mother telling me that boys preferred to talk about themselves; if I wanted to be liked, it would behoove me to listen and ask questions versus […]

There is a reason ‘Why am I here?’ and ‘What is my purpose?‘ are such common questions. These questions arise from authentic need. They arise from a need to contribute (to others, our communities, our earth) in whatever capacity best aligns with our natural gifts. They arise as well from a need to be seen […]