by Amy Pattee Colvin | May 25, 2026 | Tao Te Ching
Finding Your Power in the Valley We are culturally trained to value and celebrate life’s peaks. Society applauds the high points of our careers, the mountaintop moments in relationships, and the visible successes of our productivity. We are taught that being loud,...
by Amy Pattee Colvin | May 18, 2026 | Somatic Wisdom, Tao Te Ching
The Strength of a Softer Grip In our competitive, digitally connected world, we are often taught to view power as something that must be forcefully exerted. We are taught to believe that leadership requires ruling and that protecting our peace requires rigid...
by Amy Pattee Colvin | May 11, 2026 | Acceptance, Tao Te Ching
Less for More: Detach from Expectations Without Losing Your Edge It seems our fast-paced world teaches us that, to stay relevant, we must accumulate skills, keep up with the latest news, and earn more likes and clicks to prove our worth. But what if true achievement...
by Amy Pattee Colvin | May 3, 2026 | Nervous System, Tao Te Ching
The Danger of the Perpetual Bloom How often do you find yourself looking outward and reaching upward by striving, planning, and doing? Over the years, I’ve learned that without choosing to remain grounded, it becomes easy to lose our balance. Somatic grounding is the...
by Amy Pattee Colvin | Feb 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Universal Frustration High-achieving, self-aware people often experience a particular form of frustration. It isn’t a lack of knowledge. In fact, it is usually the opposite. See if this resonates . . . You have read the books or listened to the podcasts on...
