Self-Awareness
Say my name

Say my name

I recently did something new. And kind of huge. My stomach hurt, I was nervous, and I found myself second guessing whether I should have done it all….I updated my LinkedIn profile to include a recording of how to pronounce my name. My name is, તોરલ.

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The Sum of Me

The Sum of Me

Over the years…I have learned to befriend and value the sum of all of my identities. Not one of them defines me and all of them are a part of me. I also have learned to allow those identities to flow in and out of my life as I and the world around me evolve. Of course, this is a lifelong process and practice…every day and every moment an opportunity to begin again and recommit to loving that sweet, full of possibility three-year-old (and today-year-old) me!

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Love After Love

Love After Love

The time will come
when, with elation
you will greet yourself arriving
at your own door, in your own mirror
and each will smile at the other’s welcome…

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Join me for a cup of tea

Join me for a cup of tea

…The truth is that our emotions are fleeting.  They may be powerful and carry a strong punch and they may be long lasting and stay around for a while.  But ultimately, all emotions evolve and change shape over time.  The trick is that we must be present with them and notice our reactions to them.

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