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.
— Mary Oliver

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