You know that saying that no person is an island? You’ve probably heard it before, and maybe even the first time you did, you thought, “Obviously…wait, what does that mean?” It’s kind of an odd metaphor, but its point is valid. None of us can – or should – live in isolation. None of us […]
Connectivity issues Read More »
Did you ever watch “The Science Guy” growing up? Turns out that there’s more to Bill Nye than meets the eye. No surprise that he’s all about learning, though, and is up for sharing one of life’s best secrets with us here: class is always in session. Even better, we all have perfect attendance, no
Monday Moment: Lifelong learning Read More »
Wrapping up a week at the beach with some wisdom from one of my faves. I grew up close enough to the ocean that it was a regular part of my life. That doesn’t stop it from amazing me every time I lay eyes on it, though. It contains more than the eye could ever
One of the great benefits of mindfulness is that it introduces you to yourself, just as you are, in this moment. It can also be one of the challenges of the practice, if where you are right now is a tough spot. The only way past anything (really) is through it, though, and mindfulness can
Last week was a difficult week in the US. Again. There was the similar pattern of tragedy, “thoughts & prayers,” and outrage that has become achingly familiar. But then, there was something else. Where the outrage usually simmers into resignation and hopelessness, there were voices. Not only the usual voices of exaggerated political dichotomy, but
Monday Moment: Love wins Read More »
It probably wasn’t surprising that our travels this week took us along the path of love, although I hope some of the twists and turns we took on the way offered a different perspective. Love exists in many forms, and can be expressed in many ways. Either way, it’s still love, though, whether you’re giving,
“No-Fail” Friday: Multi-dimensional Read More »
Today’s the day, y’all. The red, the pink, the lace, the hearts. They’re everywhere. If you’re allergic to roses, you might want to stay out of public today. Love it or loathe it, Valentine’s Day is upon us. Whether you’re matched up or not this year, I’m probably not the first person to tell you
Starting off the week of all things heart-related with some deep thoughts about a topic that may seem a little more sentimental than we usually get around here. We do talk a lot about compassion, though, and also the interactions you have with lots of different people in your life, from your inner circle to
Monday Moment: Reciprocal in nature Read More »
This has been one of those weeks when I’ve had to stop and remember what day it is at least a few times. Every day has been so full, that it’s hard to believe it’s only been a week. Time’s funny like that. The same amount of it – whether an hour or a month
“No-Fail” Friday: In your feelings Read More »
We live in time when things can change fast. Everything moves fast, from transportation to communication, and as a result, so do we. Our bodies move around from one place to the next, fulfilling jam-packed agendas, “multi-tasking” along the way. (You know I put that quotes because there’s really no such thing…see bullet #3.) Our
