It Starts Young This past winter I was comforting a friend after her mother’s funeral. Emotionally spent from the service and reception that followed, we sat at home that evening with her family. Her sixteen-year-old daughter had been so poised and mature, as she received condolences for the loss of her grandmother. It was a […]
Meatballs and Yoga Don’t Mix My first foray into yoga was about ten years ago when a friend and I decided we would take a class together. It occurred in the early evening, so to get there on time, we would have to dash out of the office and fly up the interstate. After having […]
Her Free Spirited Side Karen was on her way to the airport after a meeting, with two hours to spare before her flight. In a split-second decision, she drove thirty minutes out of her way just to have a quick visit to the beach. As her feet crossed the sand and met the water, she […]
The Laboratory Nearly ten years ago, I was at that point in my corporate career of contemplating what was next. I applied for a different internal job which appealed to me somewhat, though not completely. I didn’t get it. I decided the next step would likely be outside the company though I let it be […]
Why I Don’t Have To Worry About My Eulogy Over the last few years, my sister, Lori, has twice delivered eulogies at the funeral services of our beloved aunts. In each case, her remarks conveyed cherished memories and the unique characteristics of both women whom we admired and loved. At the end of the most […]
Notes on Dreaming We’ve been exploring the subject of dreaming. Here’s a recap of the series:
(#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 […]