Many years ago I met a workshop leader who related that she was on the road traveling for her work at least 80% of the time. Being of retirement age, but still working, she had been active in social justice work and teaching for decades. Her husband traveled with her. Read more…
Last night, during a class that I am taking, the teacher asked us all to think of a failure in our life. “OK,” I thought, “I don’t usually like to dwell in this place, but I’ve got one.” Then she asked us to write down at least 10 good things Read more…
Quote of the day: “Nobody ever tells a story about the guy who played it safe. Nobody talks about the girl who did what everyone expected her to do. Nobody makes a movie about the person who spent all their life blending in. Do something remarkable. Something worth writing about. Something Read more…
Quote of the day: “My darling girl, when are you going to understand that normal isn’t a virtue? It rather denotes a lack of courage” — Practical Magic (the movie) I had lunch with an old friend last week. We hadn’t spoken for several years and both of us had moved through many Read more…
Quote of the day: “The big question is whether you are going to be able to say a hearty yes to your adventure.” —Joseph Campbell Today I am celebrating with special gratitude and bliss. A year ago yesterday, I was laid off from my 25+ years as a software engineer. And Read more…