"I practice a listening heart."

"At the height of laughter, the universe is flung into a kaleidoscope of new possibilities." Jean Houston

I took a break from studying to read through some papers from other students in my discussion group for systems counseling. All I have to say is that I’m thankful I’ve surrounded myself with people I highly respect. In reading the papers of others in my group, I felt that each person gave voice to thoughts I had but could not express. And yet I’m trying to recognize my own strengths and take credit for the place where I’m at. I know that it is a life-long journey. Along the way, I want to embrace my capacity to push myself further while honoring the ideas that I currently hold to be true.

I’m touched, too, by the idea that the best therapists are ultimately those who are committed to learning about themselves and about others they are in community with—whether that be clients, friends, or partners. By no means do I believe that becoming a therapist is an easy undertaking. But I can’t imagine a career that would teach me more about myself, about resiliency, or about a human's capacity to navigate through the complex and beautiful paradoxes of life.