How My Morning Tea Changes My Day
I am very fortunate to live in a small beach town that is nestled along the alcoves of a foothill. The landscape is dotted with cottage homes, sandy white shores, and bold red flowering vines along winding paths that lead to intimate beaches. It’s lovely. Since I moved [...]
Is It Really Over?
September traditionally marks the end of summer. The vacations are over. Kids are back in school and engagement in the duties of life seems to increase. Fall then becomes a time of settling down. A time to center in our routines and perhaps a return to a rhythm [...]
A Helpful Way to Raise Your Profile
At times a reader shares something inspired by my blog that takes the sentiment to a whole new level. Such was the case a few weeks ago when I wrote about the resilient spirits shining through the amputee musician I met in Cambodia. The reader brought the story [...]
When a Message Hits You Right in the Eye
Have you ever noticed that the advice we often give others is the advice we need to take? Such was the case last week when I was taking an early morning jog through a remote park in West Los Angeles. On my run, I crossed though a basketball [...]
Flow Versus Expectations
Flow is that wonderful state when we are highly engaged, passionate, and productive. It’s a time of peak performance. Like riding on a strong current, our efforts feel effortless as we attract and take advantage of opportunities that elevate us beyond what we had imagined. Expectations on the [...]
If You Have Ever Felt a Little Broken
I recently heard about a Japanese art form called Kintsugi. Also known as the “golden repair.” Kintsugi is the art of restoring broken pottery with a bond made of powdered gold, silver, or platinum. As a philosophy, it treats breakage and repair as part of the history of [...]