The Art of Becoming
Reflections on Relationships, Healing, and Change
Life Is About Adaptation: A Lesson I Learned From a 90-Year-Old Woman
hirty years ago, a 90-year-old woman named Rose shared a simple piece of wisdom that has stayed with me ever since: "Life is about adaptation." In this article, I explore what Rose taught me about resilience, psychological flexibility, Taoist philosophy, life transitions, and how learning to adapt to change may be one of the most important skills for emotional well-being and personal growth.
When Life Changes Your Plans: A Lesson in Surrender, Flexibility, and Mindset
I was all set to head out west for the summer like I do every year—until my dog Sophie tore her other ACL just one week before I was supposed to leave. Suddenly, all my plans were up in the air. What followed was an unexpected lesson in surrender, nervous system regulation, and the mental health power of flexibility. Sometimes, the most important work we can do is learning to trust the detour—and let life unfold exactly as it’s meant to.