{remember when atlas was in a splint and we sat on the couch for two months? oh, sweet splinted atlas. i just love him.}

i am a treasure trove of information.

i read a lot. about everything. (to give you some random examples, i read about divorce & childbirth & recruiting talent, none of which apply to me at all.)

i am immensely curious. i love learning about things. i love trying things. i can make useful connections between things that seem completely unrelated.

i am also very good at explaining technical and abstract and confusing things in a way that is accessible.

if you have a question or a problem or an issue that is troubling you, there is probably something stored somewhere in my brain that can help.

whether it’s an idea, or a resource, or a place to look, or someone to talk to, or a different perspective.

in my quest to create a business that sustains me, i have tried to find a way to use this knowledge to create an offering that helps people with a particular problem and is of value.

i have the knowledge and the creativity to do this in a lot of areas. it is a beautiful way to be of service. and i cannot make myself do it. (for various reasons, none of which seem relevant.)

i’ve also tried to think of a way to share this information on my blog. the problem is that my knowledge is vast and is accessed best when someone or something draws it out.

so, i have all this useful information, and it is not often that it does anyone but me any good.

at the same time, one of the best things about me is atlas.

well, it is both atlas and my relationship with atlas.

atlas is wise & loving & much more succinct than i.

he is also one of my greatest teachers.

so together, we are starting an advice column: dear elizabeth & atlas.

it’s an advice column that’s gone to the dogs! (sorry, i couldn’t resist.)

think of us as your own personal version of dear abby.

if atlas doesn’t have an answer, i probably will.

(side note: advice might be the wrong word, but suggestion column just doesn’t have the same ring.)

here are the areas in which we can best be of service.

dogs. self-help. mindfulness. holistic wellness. photography. creativity. finding your style. communication. writing. relationships. inner work. books. dealing with stress & overwhelm & anxiety & body issues & self-hatred. healing. seeing things through new perspectives. accessing your inner wisdom. incorporating rest & play & pleasure. choosing joy. finding beauty in the ordinary. seeing yourself & others with love & compassion.

email us!

ask us a question. ask for our help. ask for ideas or suggestions.

we’re at: eahalt (at) mac (dot) com.

if it’s personal, we’ll answer you privately.

if it’s useful, and you don’t mind, we’ll share the question and answer on the blog. (once i decide on a day, that is.)

if we’re stumped, i’ll tell you, but i’m pretty good at research so i can probably point you in a general direction.

if you have questions about this service, please let me know.

we’re looking forward to your questions!