by Lisa McFarland | Jun 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Growing up we had a pretty awesome tradition: Spaghetti and meatballs for dinner, followed by the opening of one Christmas gift in front of the tree, then off to 11pm Christmas Eve services. On more than one occasion the snow would start falling while we were in...
by Lisa McFarland | Jun 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Like most people, I see things through my own experience. I am a woman and a mother. Many times I notice gender bias and differences in expectations as they relate to me differently as a woman, than others who are men. I am more likely to pick up on biases like work...
by Lisa McFarland | Jun 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
As I re-read yesterday’s post, it dawned on me that I had a perfect case study to illustrate the impact of rest on our bodies. As if my own experience of chronic exhaustion wasn’t enough evidence of this claim, I can point to an extraordinary discovery in Zach’s...
by Lisa McFarland | Jun 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Success is something we mostly define for ourselves. I say “mostly” because the unexamined mind finds it nearly impossible to discern which of our goals actually have a deep, sincere origin, and which of our internalized goals we have adopted as a result...
by Lisa McFarland | Jun 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Courage is one of my favorite topics. It’s expressions are unique, and also universal. My general understanding of courage is that it means “Acting in the presence of fear.” Considered by some, to be the most important virtue, courage is the super power we call on to...
