“ You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” ~ Maya Angelou What do you think about altruism? Is it different than contribution? And how do generosity and creativity fit into the picture? You heard it over and over when you were a kid, especially around the holidays. [...]
“ May you have the courage to begin; the patience to persist; and the strength to finish.” ~ Michael Bassey Johnson Did you ever ride a bike with training wheels when you were a kid? Or even trickier, have you ever tried walking on a tight rope? How about paddling a canoe or [...]
“ You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Can you take a walk and hold a conversation at the same time? How about washing the dishes and listening to music? For that matter can you rub your belly [...]
“ Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses ” ~ Confucius How do you measure up at the end of the day? What’s your yardstick for success? Why are principles and values so important? Have you ever been in a high stakes competition where you thought you had a shot at first place only to [...]
“ Discord on one level is harmony on another ” ~ Alan Watts Are you ever tempted to multitask? Do you find it easy to focus? When is it important to be methodical? When it comes to the human operating system, there is no one-size-fits-all. Everyone has a different comfort level when it [...]
“ Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in while, or the light won't come in.” ~ Alan Alda Have you made any assumptions lately? How did they turn out? Why do we have to be careful with them? Assumptions are tricky, one size does not fit all. You [...]
“ Some days are yellow, some days are blue. On different days I'm different too...” ~ Dr. Seuss How much do your days vary? Is one day ever truly the same as another? Do they have a certain sound, feeling, or color? It's remarkable just how much one day can be so different [...]
“ Even in the mud and scum of things, something always, always sings.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Do you ever change your mind at the last minute? Sometimes switch gears and change direction? Make a snap decision and go with plan B? I had a lengthy newsletter that I started yesterday, dancing around [...]
“ The soul doesn’t age. When the heart stays childlike, it recognizes kindred spirits instantly, no matter how late they arrive.” ~ Pamela Cox Who are your kindred spirits? Why is it that some people help us understand ourselves better? What can we learn by recognizing our commonality with others? You’ve probably had [...]
“ In art and dream may you proceed with abandon. In life may you proceed with balance and stealth.” ~ Patti Smith How do you maintain your equanimity? Where do you draw the line between your personal existence and the world at large? Why is it so important to prioritize your internal balance [...]
