How Shifting From Convincing to Connecting Can Heal Divisions Have you ever walked away from a “debate” — whether at the dinner table, in a meeting, or online — feeling more divided  than when you started? I know I have. There’s this subtle shift that happens… what began as an honest exchange quickly turns into a battle of “who’s right” rather than a space for genuine connection. Here’s the thing: both conversations  and debates  involve sharing ideas, but they’re playing two very different...

I grew up in a military family. My dad served in the Air Force for twenty years. We celebrated July Fourth with barbeques, watermelons,...

Sunrise in Crested Butte, Colorado It’s a new dawn. It’s a new day. It’s a new life for me…and I’m not necessarily feeling it. Do you...