The Dissonant Harmony of Happy and Sad

The Dissonant Harmony of Happy and Sad

  Learning to live with the paradox Making peace with paradox. It’s tough, but essential for better living and better perspective. She received infusion treatments on her birthday. This was decidedly NOT the way she wanted to spend her birthday. But, her...
3 People You Meet in the Waiting Room

3 People You Meet in the Waiting Room

The lovely and the loathsome are all there Waiting rooms.  After a cool entrance and sneaky survey of the crowd, you proceed to the desk.  Somewhere between completing paperwork and hearing your name called, you learn something about the people around you.  While you...
5 Observations about Sages

5 Observations about Sages

Listening and learning are keys to growth What sages do you know? I am fortunate to sit down regularly with several sages. By this term, I mean people much older than I who have generated and experienced significant success in life. In a variety of areas such as...
When Seasons Change

When Seasons Change

Pause to reflect when seasons change Sometimes it happens in September, sometimes in October. But, it always catches my attention and invites me into a reflective mood. The first cool day of Fall, when it starts out cool and rainy and stays that way all day....
Of Moons

Of Moons

Moons and moonings grab our attention Teachers and emergency room nurses swear by it. Dogs howl at it, and our outside cat, Pepper, goes into prowl mode when it comes around. Full moons. Sunday night a supermoon lunar eclipse will take place, also called a blood moon....