(#6 in the series: Are You A Dreamer?) Dreams Need Protecting I was predisposed to like the movie “The Pursuit of Happyness” for two reasons. First, I had seen the real-life Christopher Gardner (the movie’s protagonist) relay his incredible story during a TV interview for “20/20”. Second, I like Will Smith. If I was wearing […]
(#5 in the series: Are You A Dreamer?) The Haunting Question In the last few issues, we’ve talked about suspending your “logic filter” long enough to imagine your dreams. We’ve also acknowledged that some dreams simply serve to inform you about your deepest desires and are not meant to happen literally. What about the dream […]
(#4 in the series: Are You A Dreamer?) Are Dreams Lofty or Practical? Sometimes dreams already exist inside (As far back as I can remember, I’ve always wanted to…) whereas other times you consciously develop a dream (In a few years, I can picture being…). In either case, exactly what are you supposed to do […]
(#3 in the series: Are You A Dreamer?) A Surprising Invitation I was sitting toward the front of the room, ready to be attentive to the speaker. Before he began, he did a surprising thing. He invited the audience to “get distracted”…to allow our minds to wander off during his talk. I pictured being the […]
(#2 in the series: Are You A Dreamer?) You’re Not Being Realistic “I used to dream when I was younger but that got me into trouble.” I knew what my client meant. The “trouble” to which she referred was prior disappointment at dreams proven unrealistic. This kind of past experience can obstruct our ability to […]
I Have a Dream When Martin Luther King Jr. boldly projected these four words at the Lincoln Memorial in 1963, he was not only permitting himself to have a dream, he was also inviting, empowering, and daring others to do the same. His vision was for an entire country, yet it also included a personal dream […]
Make a Date with Yourself Each December, I write about the importance of reflecting on the year that is drawing to conclusion. As we begin to settle in to winter, it is the perfect time for an important pause. This practice is very grounding and provides gifts that can be received only in solitude.
“To educate yourself for the feeling of gratitude means to take nothing for granted… Train yourself never to put off the word or action for the expression of gratitude.” — Albert Schweitzer Why is Gratitude Important? “Count your blessings” has become a trite expression. We know we should be grateful and in fact, often say […]
Winter Stirrings Last January, I shared with you my intention to set goals for the year with a bit less structure, allowing my vision to guide me in a more intuitive fashion, with an emphasis on flexibility. The winter that followed was full of stirrings and events that underscored the intention I had set. I […]
When You Just Don’t Know I could tell from our very first conversation that this was a woman who likes to take charge. She was known at work for her ability to make things happen. As she told me her long-term plans to pursue a bold new endeavor, she acknowledged that sometimes she could be […]