These words hit different. Appreciate the usefulness of recycled goods. And the idea that sometimes, decomposing is required. Between the school schedules, calendar managing, new apps, and countless emails - I haven't quite settled into anything resembling routine yet - even though we're over a month in. My own expecations of that word carry the weight of productivity AND presence. An expectation I fall short of when life isn't routine. We can get caught up in this ideal of checking off...

COS Health and Fitness ExpoGreat Wolf Lodge - Aug 22 & 23 It has been a whirlwind summer, and I'm excited to close it out with an opportunity to connect with community at the COS Health and Fitness Expo. Wellness in Action: Healthy Habit Hacks This workshop will offer you a chance to celebrate, collaborate, and create ONE action step to move you towards sustainable health and fitness. Not information overload.Not more steps on your to-do list.Not another strategy. We will celebrate your...

Tears in my eyes, I laid face down on the treatment table for my physical therapist to work on my neck and shoulder. Almost two weeks post neck surgery and I wasn’t feeling much better - in fact I felt worse. My hand still wasn’t functioning, I wasn’t sure how to lay down to sleep, and I feared the surgery wasn’t going to resolve my pain. As she began our normal treatment process, she spoke gently, but firm. “You are not fragile.”And the tears began to fall. Fragile. Fearful. Helpless.She...