From the moment we enter this world, our survival depends largely on other people. As babies, we rely on our caregivers for food, warmth, protection, and comfort. We learn early that staying close to those who care for us is necessary for our well-being. As we grow, this need for connection expands beyond our familiesContinue reading “A Quality Decision”
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How to Gently Shake the World
“In a gentle way, you can shake the world.”— Mahatma Gandhi, widely attributed I have been thinking about what it might mean to gently shake the world. At first, the phrase makes me think of achievement. Perhaps shaking the world means doing something remarkable, building something that lasts, becoming successful enough for people to notice,Continue reading “How to Gently Shake the World”
Embracing All of Life
There is something rather strange about the way we approach life. We want certain things from it, and when those things are missing, we can become convinced that life will finally feel good once they arrive. We want stability, success, love, financial security, good health, meaningful work, freedom from our struggles and some assurance thatContinue reading “Embracing All of Life”
When Life Starts to Feel Like the Same Day
I sometimes find it fascinating that no two days are ever exactly alike. Even when everything appears ordinary, this particular day will never come again. The people we meet, the thoughts that pass through our minds, the conversations we have, even the version of ourselves experiencing them, are all slightly different. And yet, life canContinue reading “When Life Starts to Feel Like the Same Day”
The Next Reasonable Step
There are moments in life when the distance between where we are and where we want to be can feel overwhelming. Perhaps something has gone badly wrong and we are wondering how to begin again. Perhaps there is a dream we have carried for years, but the thought of everything it would take to makeContinue reading “The Next Reasonable Step”
