In the best of times, unsolicited advice is slightly condescending, and most of us can take it (or leave it) gracefully. When stress is on the scene though, it can be rather damaging.

The word “spaciousness” is often used to describe a physical space. Rather than a physical space, I want to experience having more space in the way I feel as I do my work and live my life.

A favorite workout song by the Spice Girls was blasting on the radio as I finished my last set of squat jumps. As usual, I was singing loud and off-key: “So tell me what you want, what you really, really want.”

I recently asked colleagues to rate my leadership skills and give me feedback about where I can improve. A strong theme emerged around my ability to listen.

Labyrinths are a great metaphor for the twists and turns of life and highlight the need for resilience. It takes patience to navigate the path and get to the center.

The highlight of my vacation on Big Island, Hawaii, was going to the observatory area of the dormant volcano, Mauna Kea. But I almost didn’t get to go…