“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without” — Buddha There was a time when I thought the good life filled with peace was for other people. People who were better at life than me. I’ve come to realize quite a few things about peace since then. First comparison isn’t the whole picture. IfContinue reading “Peace is Yours”
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Good Morning
“Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.” ―Buddha I love to start out the day reminded that today is a new day. Thank goodness I get a new day to try again, to be softer or louder, or maybe nothing more or less at all. Life tends toContinue reading “Good Morning”
Tonight’s Vibes
Vibing to some soul tonight because, dang, it affirms my humanity a lot more today than I think it ever has. Here’s some Charles Bradley, but don’t stop there…. You must pair that with A Change is Gunna Come by Sam Cooke
Vulnerability
“Vulnerability is the birthplace of self-discovery and personal transformation” – Brené Brown Being vulnerable is not easy, especially when you’re in a leadership role. Especially when you’ve been silenced for years. And especially when you were raised to chin up and be brave. These moments of vulnerability defy all that. It can feel wrong andContinue reading “Vulnerability”
My Favorite Moments
“There’s a kind of Ah-ha! Somebody at least for a moment feels about something or sees something the way that I do. It doesn’t happen all the time. It’s these brief flashes or flames, but I get that sometimes. I feel unalone—intellectually, emotionally, spiritually. I feel human and unalone and that I’m in a deep,Continue reading “My Favorite Moments”
They Will Let You Do Everything, Don’t
“You can do anything, but not everything” — David Allen Find your place or places in this world. The hint here is that no one is going to stop you from doing everything. You have to stay in your lane and allow space for other people’s callings. It doesn’t matter what it is. Fighting forContinue reading “They Will Let You Do Everything, Don’t”
Obstacles
“To conquer frustration, one must remain intensely focused on the outcome, not the obstacles” — T.F. Hodge. I think this is a good quote. I especially agree when your outcome is in alignment and it’s big enough to keep you going. However, I say that as a goal-oriented person. I like a clear goal. SometimesContinue reading “Obstacles”
Italo Calvino
“I am more and more convinced that literature is made up of works, genres, schools, discussions, problems, collective work in order to solve certain problems.” -Italo Calvino I found this man. I love this story. You should see the smile that grew on my face as the story went on. Please enjoy, and if youContinue reading “Italo Calvino”
A Little (or a lot) of Nonsense
“A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the wisest men.” Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Let things be weird and illogical. Let things go a little wonky. Take time to appreciate how those around you squirm in your strangeness. This is your wonderfully creative life. This is your chance to beContinue reading “A Little (or a lot) of Nonsense”
Here it Comes
“I appreciate and enjoy my age.” -Nikki Giovanni Well, here’s my mantra for the next couple of weeks. I’m laughing. I can’t believe I’m about to be 40! So many years invested in becoming and unbecoming, all to turn into just being. This space where I can just be so that those around me canContinue reading “Here it Comes”
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