by Susan | May 6, 2026 | Awareness, Communications, Horses
Friction, layers, and the moments that bring me back to myself In the course of revealing the layers of my life, several things have come to light. When friction starts to reveal what’s underneath Some of those discoveries arrive through friction—the kind that rubs...
by Susan | Apr 29, 2026 | Awareness, Communications
Learning to be seen when I’d rather stay safely behind the lens The Shift from Behind the Camera Courage. Lately, for me, this means talking to people and doing the things that are uncomfortable. For many years, I’ve been behind the camera or writing. Now I’m being...
by Susan | Mar 11, 2026 | Communications, Horses
A Window Into a Different Rhythm As I looked out my office window the other day, a deer ran across the pasture. Moments like that remind me why I love living here. It’s not unusual to see wildlife moving through the land—turkeys strutting along the fence line, coyotes...
by Susan | Mar 4, 2026 | Awareness, Communications, Relationships
Communication Begins Within After we begin to let the pieces shift internally, something else becomes clear: The way we relate to ourselves shapes the way we relate to everyone else. For years, I thought communication was primarily about skill. The right words. The...
by Susan | Jan 28, 2026 | Awareness, Caregiving, Communications, Medical
When Clear Language Builds Trust and Better Care Clear Words Help Us Be Better Patients One of the most helpful things a doctor can do for a patient or caregiver is translate medical language into words we can truly understand. You’ve spent years learning the language...
by Susan | Nov 19, 2025 | Communications, PlayShops
When Life Feels Light—and When It Doesn’t Sometimes I feel like I’m cruising through life. Other times, it feels more like trudging uphill in thick mud. You may know those contrasts yourself. The seasons when you glide, energized and certain, and the seasons when...