Listening for alternative views

Tuesday July 12, 2011 #332  “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read & write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn.”  ~Alvin Toffler There is an incredible amount of information flowing at us constantly via our smart phones,...

Magical things

Thursday May 19, 2011 #317  “The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.” ~E. Phillpots I truly believe the universe offers us limitless possibilities waiting for us to find a path toward their discovery.  I believe it starts...

The concept of action

Tuesday May 10, 2011 #314  “To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness. What we choose to emphasize in this complex...

One time, one encounter

Thursday May 5, 2011 #313 “Ichigo Ichie” the motto in the Japanese tea ceremony which means “one time, one encounter.” This for us is a cue to see every moment as special and unrepeatable; it banishes boredom since no experience is ever the...

Believe in possibility

Tuesday March 8, 2011 #296  “It is always better to believe than to disbelieve; in so doing you bring everything into the realm of possibility.” ~Albert Einstein Sometimes the only way forward is to imagine the impossible as possible, the insurmountable as...