Part One Grace is a leadership quality we don’t talk about very much but it just might be the most important one as we enter the newest unknown. Jill Griffin, I write about jobs, careers, board service, and the workplace. I got an ad on my news feed from Disney Institute that said, “Optimize yourContinue reading “Why Grace for Our Service Members and Their Families”
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Why Not?
Others have seen what is and asked why. I have seen what could be and asked why not. Pablo Picasso What a great quote. This quote both inspires me and brings me back to college all at the same time. I think this quote is referring more to having an idealistic mindset and to stayContinue reading “Why Not?”
The Learning Game of Boundary Setting
This evening, I watched an automatically curated playlist of Simon Sinek videos. One of the things that stood out to me is that leaders (he’s specifically speaking about those in the workplace) are not necessarily the ones with the authority. They are the people who help the one sitting to their left and the oneContinue reading “The Learning Game of Boundary Setting”
Success!
Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. Edward Everett Hale This!! Teamwork is so important in everything. Is it important in the arts? If you want to improve as an artist you have to learn to give and receive feedback. Before you can even reach the beginning point ofContinue reading “Success!”
Climate Change and Our Temperament
Sunday Reflections Imagine a world where our climate is controlled by our temperament. Our happiness would warm the world up and our mourning would make the temperatures more frigid. What temp would anger bring? It’s interesting. It reminds me of Persephone and her mother, Demeter. It’s an interesting myth that explains the seasons. When PersephoneContinue reading “Climate Change and Our Temperament”
Daily Habits
What daily habits are you doing for yourself? I’ve stepped away from social media before bedtime and first thing when I wake up. I used to allow myself to use my phone to let go of my day and settle down. I don’t feel like it harmed me but I do feel like my timeContinue reading “Daily Habits”
Thanks For Reading
You’re welcomed to read here. This isn’t the secret blog. If I did have a secret blog, I would add a password and maybe a small fee (lol) But no seriously, here is where I try my best to reflect about my life experience in a way that may help those around me feel lessContinue reading “Thanks For Reading”
The Mind Alone
It’s not the place nor the condition but the mind alone that can make anyone happy or miserable. Roger L’ Estrange There was a time when my grief was so big and consuming that I had a hard time bringing myself to a positive mindful place. I think it’s healthy to grieve and important toContinue reading “The Mind Alone”
A More Enjoyable Challenge
Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and, above all, confidence in ourselves. We must believe we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained. Marie Curie Confidence in ourselves. Yes, we hear this a lot. Especially growing up, right. Then we evenContinue reading “A More Enjoyable Challenge”
Welcome Joy
There’s no place like home. Wizard of Oz As my little one swims toward the open arms of her older sister for the first time, my heart swells with joy. This little one has brought so much freedom into our lives. Both girls have so much value that they bring to the table. My oldestContinue reading “Welcome Joy”