What are you doing… right now? (Besides reading this, of course) Are you multi-tasking? Where is your attention, really. Are you planning your day? your week? Replaying old “woulda, coulda, shoulda been” stories? Just. Stop. Because, perhaps there is much you are not experiencing that is happening Right. Now. Drop into this moment. Savor Read More
“You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find you eternity in each moment …. there is no other life than this. ~ Henry David Thoreau What makes you light up? What brings great enthusiasm and a resounding “Yes!!” Whether it’s the arts or books or teachers or community or sports Read More
INHALE. Life cannot exist without breath, without the constant exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. Our breath is one of the most powerful things in our lives, yet because it’s automatic we pay almost no attention to it. How would our lives be different if we didn’t just take breathing for granted, but paid close Read More
Each of us has experienced loss in our life. We’ve had things and loved ones just ripped away. We’ve been betrayed, we’ve gotten our feelings hurt or our heart broken. We’ve had to loosen our grip and let go gently. We’ve turned our back and walked away… or maybe flat out run as fast Read More
Learning is a creative act. Learning is a journey of self-discovery and self-development. Sometimes we make choices about what to learn and how; sometimes the lessons find us. As students, our job is to be open and aware. As you may know, there are different types of learning. It’s important to figure out what Read More
I’ve been ruminating on this topic for several days. Encourage. In courage. In – coeur (heart) – age (state of). State of being in the heart. “Courage” is a bold word. The image that comes to mind is a gathering of forces, a forging ahead no matter what. Although one often draws the strength and Read More