My hope is that these reflections offer you some reminders that you are not alone in this complex and strange world of being human in the 21^st century.

I know many of you are navigating the depths of burnout, trying to be kinder to yourself and living with grief and longing for more connection. We are in good company here.

Thank you for reading and I look forward to continuing this journey together.

Mindfulness has changed my life in countless ways, but probably the most noticeable shift has been in the way that I talk to myself. I’ve always been unnecessarily hard on myself about getting it right in life. After almost 9 years of practice that undercurrent of criticism has slowed to a bed in the river where I can wade in the current. My mindfulness practice has softened the voice of the drill sergeant and helped me to respond to those narratives with greater understanding, compassion and gentleness.