I believe understanding and making peace with our inner world becomes our power. Often times it is not easy to be human and life can throw incredible hardship our way. Even typical developmental stages such as being a teenager or a new parent can be stressful and daunting. There is no manual or storybook to guide us, which at times can leave us doubting ourselves and feeling overwhelmed. In these moments it can be so helpful to have support, to feel less alone, to have someone along with you on the journey. And often the obstacles we’ve been facing now seem manageable. I’ve see when individuals overcome their obstacles, often with the support of a caring individual, they develop new skills, gifts and personality traits that bring out a better version of themselves. Just like so much in life, having more practice at intense moments, increases our capacity and confidence. As humans, we can achieve remarkable changes and be far more resilient than we could imagine. I embrace the notion that two things can be true: we can love and accept ourselves just the way we are and we can strive for meaningful change at the same time.