As a parent, leaning in to simplicity can be a powerful move.
Author Archives: Emily P.G. Erickson
The Way We Think About Our Past
What does it open up for you if you think about the past in a different way?
Those Who Show Up
Democracy requires our participation. Go vote!
I’ve Made Something
I feel best when there is something real that I can point to and say, “I made that.”
Breathe and Let Be
Renowned minfulness teacher Jon Kabat-Zinn’s advice for navigating the present moment.
When We Say We Don’t See Color
Sonya Renee Taylor reminds us not to refuse to see difference. All it says is that we see difference as a problem.
Ploughing Fields and Carrying Water Buckets
Who makes history? A controversial take from Yuval Noah Harari.
The One You Are With
Who is the most important one? An answer from Jon Muth’s childrens book The Three Questions.
Forget Your Perfect Offering
A call from Leonard Cohen not to wait until things are perfect to do what’s right.
Smile, Breathe, and Go Slowly
Advice for taking life as it comes from Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh.