I’m attributing the sparkle and shine that Elizabeth Wickham consistently exhibits to a quote from Pablo Picasso, “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” She has led a truly creative life and it shows. Our recent conversation for the Sharing the Heart of the Matter podcast has just solidified that estimation. … More Episode 21: A Creative Life with Elizabeth Wickham
Remember when we pondered if we Are We Wired for Fairness, with a surprising video showing… an unexpected story? (No point in ruining the surprise… It wouldn’t be fair :D) It came to mind when Esoterica brought up in a discussion of What Do We Have to Lose that bad things are going to happen, … More Is Life Fair?
Image by Fauxels by Pexels. I was lost. I wasn’t sure whether to turn right or left. In the end, the direction didn’t really matter, because no matter where I turned, it seemed to be the wrong direction. I was a new manager and I was trying to find my way. On top of everything … More I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!
“One cannot live the afternoon of life according to the program of life’s morning; for what was great in the morning will be of little importance in the evening, and what in the morning was true will at evening become a lie.” – Carl Jung Franciscan priest Father Richard Rohr, talks about the two halves … More The Journey to Wholeness
I love this quote from Elisabeth Kubler-Ross. The first time I read it, I swear it pulsated with insight: The most beautiful people I’ve known are those who have known trials, have known struggles, have known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross The MOST beautiful people in the world? … More Letting Go of Fear
It seems like these days pass so quickly that we often finding ourselves reading, appreciating the gift of a post, and then moving on too quickly. To extend some of the great notes of the week, we are trying out Well Said Saturdays – bringing a few quotes from recent posts forward. From Guarding Our … More Well Said Saturdays – June 3
I’ve come to think of having a comment from Dr. Gerald Stein as a badge of honor for a post. His comments, generously bestowed, reflect a gentle sense of humor, and a great sense of perspective and wisdom. Which is a good description for his blog posts as well. His writing often draws from his … More Episode 20: The Art of the Interview with Dr. Gerald Stein
“You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.” Bob Marley Yes, the c-word I refer to is cancer. It was early May 1996 and a routine pap test detected an abnormality on my cervix. Further testing confirmed the lesion was cervical cancer. After the confirmation things moved … More When the “C” Word Entered My Life
May felt like a great month full of great conversations about growth and the underpinnings of a growth mindset. Of course, this is all possible because of the great group of writers and community that makes this interaction meaningful. In Case You Missed These Great Posts Vicki writes a beautiful post about how to write … More May’s Greatest Hits
I have a strange, strange habit. It dates to when I first became a newspaper reporter. Some people have healthy, life-sustaining habits like getting out and exercising each day, drinking plenty of water, or going to sleep at a set time each day, while others have questionable ones like playing with their hair, cracking their … More Life lessons from an unlikely place
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