Art of doing nothing

How often do you say this? Where has the time gone?  You plan the days to the fullest and have no time for lunch to get a cup of coffee or even take a nature break between Zoom calls. We schedule – chores, works, chores, bills, family, and friends from rising to...

Why?

How often has a parent been stumped by the simple question of a two-year-old repeatedly asking ‘why?’ This simple question reveals complexity while seeking clarity. Young children will begin to use it as soon as they wish to understand what goes on around them. ...

Hold up a mirror

‘Take a look at yourself in the mirror’ does not imply you need to look at yourself merely, but instead, you should look at what and how others may see you. A noble quest and possibly a helpful suggestion that will likely not bear the intended results. Just as with...

Slow down

A beautiful morning and you are enjoying that first cup of the day. And you think you need to take the dog for a walk, then get ready for the day ahead, and then, and then.  Did you even savor the luscious notes of your morning brew, the delicate fragrance, and...

The Sun Shines Brighter on Sunday

As do the birds sing far more happily. Your daily walk reveals far more on the weekend than it does during the week. Your week on vacation blurs, yet when at work have you not said at times, “Really, it is only Tuesday!’ as the week takes its own time to end. The sun...