#67: What I can give
This week, I share a personal experience that highlights how my OCD gets triggered. Thankfully, the story includes some help from my therapist that provides some hope for the future.
#66: Ebb and flow
This week’s update includes my thoughts on caring for sick family while trying to figure out my new job, a validating reminder that I have made a good choice, and balancing needing and giving help.
#65: Into the unknown
As 2021 concludes, so too does a major chapter in my career. This week I share about my journey of the last seven years and what is coming next.
Modeling being human
As a leader, one of the most important things you do for those who follow you is modeling. I have seen all too often leaders who work excessive hours while preaching the value of work/life balance.
#64: Zen mode
This week’s update is a frank description of how things are going for me right now. Spoiler alert: not great.
#63: Limping along
After missing a week, I share about the struggles of OCD and anxiety getting the better of me for a bit.
Mindful Sketch Day 1
I started the morning with a helpful exercise. Hoping to make this more of a practice.
#62: Transform suffering
This update shares the story of the meditative sketchnoting workshop from last week, and how I tried to turn painful emotions into helpful tools for myself and others.
Meditative Sketchnotes Workshop
Mike Rohde and I conducted a workshop yesterday to share about meditative sketchnotes. This was our first time running this workshop, and while we learned a few things to improve for the next run, we were happy with howbit turned out.
Here is the sketchnote I created during the workshop:
#61: Emotional processing tool
This week’s update includes more chemical experimentation, success with meditative sketchnoting, and leveraging OCD.