“I want to believe I am looking into the white fire of a great mystery.
I want to believe that the imperfections are nothing – that the light is everything — that it is more than the sum of each flawed blossom rising and fading. And I do.”
Emergency Resources
These are stressful times, and we understand that you may need additional support during an emergency. If you are in crisis and need immediate support, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) and the Crisis Text Line (text 741-741) are available 24/7. Dial 988 for mental health and emotional distress help. Visit 988lifeline.org/chat for text or chat options in English.
Recommended Reading
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle, by Emily Nagoski & Amelia Nagoski (The Audible version is fantastic!)
The Worthy Project, by Meadow DeVor (The Audible version is fantastic!)
You are the One You’ve Been Waiting For, by Richard Schwartz
Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life, by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans
Science of Compassion: A Modern Approach for Cultivating Empathy, Love, and Connection, by Kelly McGonigal (only in Audible format)
The Neuroscience of Change: A Compassion-Based Program for Personal Transformation, by Kelly McGonigal (only in Audible format)
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are, by Brene Brown
Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead, by Brene Brown
Rising Strong: The Reckoning, The Rumble, The Revolution, by Brene Brown
Rising Strong as a Spiritual Practice, by Brene Brown (only in Audio format by Sound True)
Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone, by Brene Brown
Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts, by Brene Brown
Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love, by Susan Johnson
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, by Elizabeth Gilbert (The Audible version is fantastic!)
Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia, by Elizabeth Gilbert
When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times, by Pema Chodron
Getting Unstuck: Breaking Your Habitual Patterns and Encountering Naked Reality, by Pema Chodron
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business, by Charles Duhigg
The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference, by Malcolm Gladwell
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking, by Malcolm Gladwell
Outliers: The Story of Success, by Malcolm Gladwell
Change by Design, by Tim Brown
Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life, by Marshall B. Rosenberg
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, by Don Miguel Ruiz
The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up, by Marie Kondo
Teaching People Not Poses, by Jay Fields
Year of Yes, by Shonda Rhimes
Already Free, by Bruce Tift
Inspiring TED Talks & MORE
Online Resources