As I opened the black pages of the worn photo book, moments in time found new life. A small black and white photo reminded me of a small child I hardly remember and a house that held my memories. Houses The ache for home lives in all of us.—Maya [...]
Storms of life bring constant change In the middle of the cacophony, rain and storms are both frightening and cleansing. Life is like that. We need those moments of thrashing about and struggle to understand ourselves and the world around us. Then there is the other side - the [...]
What should you do first? Reflect on what you need or want to do? Or should you just begin and see how things work out? I’ve always believed we do not learn from our experiences. The actual learning comes from reflecting on those experiences. Insight . . . So, when [...]
Finding our mission, our purpose can become daunting. Not just on a personal level, but in our professional lives. But perhaps we make this search too difficult. Maybe we need to begin with the simple at home and at work. Be kind to yourself and others. Let's just start there [...]
“Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful.” —Thich Nhat Hanh Some people just naturally wear a smile. For the most part, I’m one of those. Even in high school, other students would comment on my smile. I don’t think I was really aware of smiling. I certainly [...]
How often do we reach for help but turn the other way? Sometimes, the soul must break before giving voice to the cry for help. A Poem: The Noise of the World You came and touched me I looked the other way you called my name but I could [...]
Every spring and late summer, the hummingbirds stop by to visit the milkweed, lantana bushes, and the sugar water we set out for them. For several weeks, they keep us company during our morning coffee and end each day in a flutter of activity among the blooming plants and [...]
Strong women. Strong words. Strong hearts. We have much to learn from women up close and in the world. Women lead every day. Not all of them stand at a podium or direct the machinations of a thriving business. “Leadership is a series of behaviors rather than a role [...]
There is no doubt about it — excellence is hard work. “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” ―Aristotle Excellence requires commitment, a goal, and most importantly, persistence. I was riding my bike this morning, which I could easily have been [...]
“…whoever you are, no matter how lonely, the world offers itself to your imagination, calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting— over and over announcing your place in the family of things.” — Mary Oliver, “Wild Geese” in Dream Work As a child, I learned how [...]
