In retirement, I have found a “happy place” building LEGO sets. It helps me regulate.
flourishing
The Aspen Effect
I have always had a fascination with aspen trees. These glorious trees have so many aspects that I have subsequently discovered and found instructive.
A Joyous Journey
I wasn’t sure what retirement would be like. I knew that I would be “retiring” but vowed to not withdraw from service to children and families.1 My commitment to advocacy could not be time-limited. I could not withdraw from the work at hand. But it would be different. When I was working, I felt that…
Adversity, resilience, and flourishing – Oh my!
There is a path forward from adversity. Resilience and flourishing to help establish SSNRs and using the tools of relational health can help clear that path.