A friend of mine with four daughters faced a dilemma. She was planning a trip to Spain, but she could only afford to take one. She confided in me that she was having a difficult time deciding which daughter to choose. After she had made her choice, I asked her what...
It’s one of the privileges as a mediator to be able to walk with people in “thin” places. When I use the word “thin,” I am referring to a sacred space that is frightening for some, full of unknowns, and also bursting with promise. When a relationship is in danger of...
Ugly Insights How did your parents settle a disagreement? Do you deal with conflict in your life and relationships in a similar way? Is it serving you well? Overwhelmingly, most of us are conflict avoiders. One of my SMU professors shared that conflict avoiders make...
Enneagram Have you ever heard of someone eloping after knowing each other for only six weeks? My parents did. They married quickly in December so they would save money on their taxes. My dad was an Enneagram 1, The Perfectionist. My mom is a Counter Phobic 6, The...
