Take the “Talk to Strangers” Challenge
If there is one universal piece of parenting advice, both given and received it is likely: “Don’t Talk to Strangers, … Continue Reading
Daily Life
What Jet Lag Can Teach Us About Embracing Change
I hate jet lag.? Hardly a provocative statement? – does anyone really like jet lag?? Who could possibly enjoy waking … Continue Reading
Sleep Is the Best Meditation
Why we sleep is a question that has captivated philosophers and scientists for millennia. If you really think about it, … Continue Reading
This Columbus Day, Celebrate Discovery
Columbus Day 2013 is officially observed Monday, October 14th, and like the old comedian Rodney Dangerfield used to say about … Continue Reading
Does The Road to Wisdom Start With the Journey or the Destination
Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote, “To finish the moment, to find the journey’s end in every step of the road, … Continue Reading
Respecting Opposing Views: How to Look at the Other Side
Seems like every morning we wake to the overwhelming headlines of fighting, anger and polarization – there aren’t many conversations … Continue Reading
On Freely Choosing to Forget Your Past
Sometimes we need to let the past be in the past. It’s not always easy – and it’s certainly not … Continue Reading
When Life Gives You Lemons, Throw a Party
What would you do if forty days before your daughter’s wedding it gets called off?? In your disappointment, would you … Continue Reading
How Would You Choose Your Last Supper?
If you found yourself in a position to make the choice, what would you choose to have for your final … Continue Reading
The Reward of Regret: Why Looking Back Can Actually Help Us Look Forward
Thank God for regret. Yes, that is right. Regret has become one of my most important sources of wisdom. Though, … Continue Reading