As I’ve written about in the past, the new year always finds me searching to grow, to molt my old skin and start anew.  Often it comes in the form of “self-help” books, philosophy, yoga … Anything that pushes me out of my comfort zone and forces me to expand my mind (& in turn, how I think about things).

Sometimes I could talk about this for hours, but this year feels different – like I’ve molted a layer deeper, and am learning to stop and contemplate before speaking.  I’m currently reading “Quit Like a Woman” (among other titles, but this currently & primarily) and what I am loving and finding so fascinating is that it isn’t really about quitting at all.  It’s about learning to heal, learning to find grounding and truth and love.  (I’m only halfway through so I reserve the right to be wrong about this! But it’s my impression thus far).

It’s definitely educating, and I’ve learned a lot about alcohol, its place in our society, its marketing plus its place and eminence throughout history.  But mostly, as the book turned its first corner, I began to learn to see in myself the strength and the curiosity I have needed and called upon to begin to heal myself.

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Tonight, as we watched the first press conference with the NY Giants newly appointed head coach Brian Daboll, I heard in his words some of the things I’ve begun to learn about truth and humanity.  Brian Daboll, as journalists ranging from professional and polite to downright snarky asked some truly leading questions, maintained his message.  And his message was simple — it’s about relationships, a shared vision, communication and authenticity.   

These are not revolutionary themes.  They are timeless.  I felt a kinship to Mr. Daboll and he earned a ton of my respect for his openness, his honestly and his commitment to his message.

I love these moments, when things in my life dovetail together – when for a moment I glimpse the bigger, connected, energetic picture.

Xox, g