The Wisdom in Recognizing A Long-Term Perspective
Advanced age and maturity in no way guarantees wisdom. “Wisdom involves using our powerful intellect to recognize the consequences of our actions and to think of the well-being of the whole. Unfortunately…we have lost the long-term perspective…” Jane Goodall There is...
What Does Giving Up Really Mean?
And Why Exercising that Choice Matters People may think of giving up as surrendering, relinquishing responsibility, admitting defeat. Giving up on something or someone might simply be deciding your time is no longer worth the hassle of dealing with said person, thing,...
Why the Hell is Everyone In Such a Hurry?
Impatience is not Sustainable What underlies impatience? What are the circumstances that expose the need to be done and over with something? Or in a hurry to witness the end? Seeking the goal without experiencing the journey. The allure of 10 second news, giving us...
Giving Voice To The Unspoken
How many of you have had that dream where you are in some kind of danger or witnessing an unspeakable attack, but you are rendered speechless and motionless? A frozen statue helpless in the middle or on the sidelines. Did you ever feel the need to dig deeper into why...
Solitude: Accepting It as a Means To Survival
Facing the idea of solitude conjures up fear. A general uncomfortable feeling of silence. No one around telling us what to think or do can be unnerving. Along with that silence, comes an uneasiness with the unknown. Who are we without others around? Solitude for the...
Dancing in Delight and Sorrow – Finding Parallels
In order for there to be delight, sorrow must be the provocateur. A Poem: Dancing in Delight and Sorrow The dance of delight hinged upon sorrow. Sorrow, the provocateur moving below the radar. Sashaying into the dark to feel for the lightness. Seeking answers, not...