Sage Counseling LLC

01/28/2026

I find noticing the return of the light is an important encouragement this time of year. I’m also a big fan of getting out into the sunlight on the brief moments it appears - right now where I am - it’s good for the body and spirit!

01/27/2026

Take small actions in line with your core values.

Amid ongoing social, governmental, and climate crises, small values-driven actions help to keep us afloat. Lately, it feels like the firehose we’v...

01/19/2026

Please share with kids or adults who are scared. Information and realistic reassurance are always helpful.

You’re not alone. If you’ve heard about people being taken away by ICE and it made you feel scared, worried, or confused, this guide is for you. It’s made just for kids to help you understand your rights, feel stronger, and make a plan together with your family.

You can access the full guide to see tips for specific ages, download a family safety plan, and view this information in Spanish here:
www.childnet.org/immigration-resources

01/19/2026

Honoring Dr. King and his legacy today and each day.

"Let us realize the arc of the moral universe is long but it bends toward justice.” - MLK Jr.

01/15/2026

In this time where hate, misogyny, and fear are so prevalent in the news, it is important to stay connected to love. This French musician is on a beautiful mission to sing to a variety of animals. Just watch how much love is present in these videos.

01/03/2026

This is something I sometimes struggle with, and I have many clients who do. I appreciate the practices mentioned here, and the importance of self love, which is NOT selfish.

If you want to love all beings, start with self-love, says Lisa Ernst.

01/02/2026

01/01/2026

Happy new year. This video was a good way for me to start the new year - remembering our connection with the earth. I love Sharon Blackie’s work.

The old forgotten pre-Christian mythologies and philosophies of the West – from the magical stories of Celtic Ireland to the soul-centred mythtellings of Plato…

12/27/2025

As we navigate the holidays, remember that being in nature is a wonderful solace.

12/21/2025

The light is returning!

Sunrise today on Winter Solstice over Stonehenge ❄️🌅

The sun aligns perfectly with the ancient stones to mark the Winter Solstice. For thousands of years, this moment has signaled the end of the longest night and the rebirth of the sun. A breathtaking start to the new solar cycle as we welcome the gradual return of longer days.

12/18/2025

Fed up of discussing the weather? Here are five ways to initiate deeper, more engaging conversations to truly connect

12/18/2025

In a time where family relationships are hard for many, this is a good reminder.

In a culture obsessed with nonstop productivity and the glorification of relentless effort, Brené Brown’s reflections offer a much-needed pause. Her work on vulnerability and courage reveals that beyond sheer hustle lies a different kind of power - one rooted in grace. This isn’t about grinding harder or faster but about showing up with honesty, compassion, and presence. Grace opens doors that hustle alone can’t, inviting us into spaces where real connection and transformation happen.

This emphasis on grace as a sustaining force finds a clear resonance in the work of the philosopher and psychoanalyst Luce Irigaray. In ‘To Be Two’, Irigaray explores how relationality, being truly present and responsive to others, forms the foundation of ethical life. She argues that authentic connection requires more than willpower or effort; it demands openness, patience, and a gentle attentiveness that can’t be rushed or forced. This attentiveness is a form of grace, a way of being that cultivates understanding and nurtures growth.

Similarly, the contemporary thinker and psychoanalyst Jessica Benjamin, in ‘Beyond Doer and Done To’, examines how mutual recognition and vulnerability create the conditions for genuine dialogue and change. Benjamin shows that power exercised through domination or sheer force, akin to hustle, ultimately fractures relationships. By contrast, power enacted through acknowledgment and respect, which requires a kind of grace, fosters resilience and transformation.

This lesson extends beyond the personal. In politics and social movements, grace can be a radical force. Choosing empathy over anger, patience over immediate victory, and dialogue over division often leads to more lasting change. Such grace requires courage, it’s an active engagement with hardship that refuses to be reduced to mere hustle or brute force.

Ultimately, Brené Brown’s insight invites us to rethink how we navigate life’s challenges. While hustle may fuel ambition, grace sustains it. It teaches us to pause, to listen, and to meet ourselves and others with generosity. In that space, struggle transforms into resilience, and real power emerges - not from the frantic chase but from the calm, steady presence of grace.

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