I had a long coffee chat with a former student last week. We’ll call her “Josie”. I love our periodic catch-up convos where she updates me on her life, and I cheer her on. Josie’s accomplishments are many, but her pursuit of perfection often gets in her way. She has stamina and drive but despite … More Josie’s Method
Yesterday, my daughter, nine-year-old Miss O said something that provoked her five-year-old brother. But I wasn’t intentional. So when everything quieted down I said to her, “It really helps when you think before you speak.” She turned to me incredulously and said, “Every time??” I had to giggle at that one. It’s a hard practice, … More Think Before You Speak
Spending time with a blogging friend who embodies the pursuit of self-care along with advocacy for others is a joy. Wynne and I loved visiting with Ab, the author behind the blog, “My Life with T”. Whether you’re a parent or not, Ab’s reminders about the power of choosing optimism and hopefulness – with a … More Episode 85: Writing & Advocacy with Ab
When our daughter was born in the early 90s, I tried to write about her birth. She was our first child and I wanted to put down on paper the joy and happiness my wife and I were feeling. I wanted to describe our crazy journey together. In my excitement to get us to the … More Finding inspiration
We’ve been having fun making YouTube clips from our fabulous podcast guests. So, we’re republishing some of our best clips. For this first clip, I went way back to episode 4 in the podcast archive. It’s with award-winning playwright, Jack Canfora, about the magic in the theater. Jack tells a story that I found fascinating … More Two Again Tuesday
Do you know Deirdre? You might. The delightful, insightful and knowledgeable Deirdre Wilcox is Wynne’s wonderful yoga and meditation teacher and a recurring podcast guest here at Sharing the Heart of the Matter. Deirdre is well-regarded wellness educator and we were lucky enough to spend time with her recently. Let me be bold and blunt. … More Episode 84: Autumnal Shifts with Deirdre Wilcox
Do you know about this book? It’s a gem, an oldie from the children’s Wonder Book series, published in 1952. I’ve had a lifelong love of bunnies. Maybe you read this recent post – about bunnies and a favorite book of another sort. Two days after I shared that story, I fell down an oddly … More Dads, Daughters, Love
This past weekend we were riding home from the airport in a taxi. My five-year-old son, Mr. D asked the driver what his first ride as a taxi driver was. The driver thought for a moment and then told the story. It was a pilot he picked up from the Grand Sheraton hotel in downtown … More Accomplishments and Confidence
What IS it about September that prompts the need to nest? Last year, Wynne and I chatted about this topic in our podcast “September Savor”, discussing the rhythm of September: back to school, seasonal changes and more. We’re still working this out in our heads and hearts. I mean…August 31 to September 1? What’ s … More Episode 83: The Need to Nest with Vicki and Wynne
When I was a young kid, I read a book about a guy who walked across the United States, connecting the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans. It was hard for me to wrap my brain around the idea, it seemed like such an impossible task. I couldn’t imagine how he could do it. The details … More Connecting the dots
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