From our first breath, we live our lives in cycles, in seasons. This can mean very different things. A climate season, a learning season, a life season and many more. But there are definite cycles we experience that bring with them influences and nuances that factor into our lives. Seasons are also a factor in life in terms of our own development and acquired wisdom from experience. We refine our philosophies along the way and become increasingly aware of our value and influence in the ... Read More » about Seasons: The only thing constant is change
The Ever-Changing Journey to Success
Cavafy’s “Ithaca” remains one of my most beloved poems. So, of course, it came to mind last week while on a writer’s retreat when the discussion turned to poetry. One of my favorite ways to experience the poem is by watching a stunning video that has a beautiful score by Vangelis. The poem is read by Sean Connery. I invite you to experience it as well. While there are many interpretations of this work, its essence is that the journey and the destination both matter. The beliefs we ... Read More » about The Ever-Changing Journey to Success
Which do you create? A probing question from Picasso
Resilience is demonstrated by what we create from our experiences in life. And with that, what we create has everything to do with our perspective. As Henry Ford once said, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you are right.” This is particularly true when we touch on what we create. Perhaps you don’t even see yourself as someone who “creates” but I can assure you that you are. Each of us is a creative and we all have an innate need to create. It goes well ... Read More » about Which do you create? A probing question from Picasso
