The mind is mush, after a long hectic day. The fingers tap away aimlessly at the keyboard, seeking some inspiration. Some rhythm. Type. Delete. Type. Delete. Nothing worthwhile flows from this exercise. Not today. And then the phone rings and … [Read more...]
Learning to Dig Deep
March 27, 2018 by
Ever have those days when you don’t have your best “stuff”? When the mood is pensive, and a halo of the blues hangs overhead? That’s when we must learn to dig deep to perform at our best. It’s easy to excel when the spirit soars. What makes us … [Read more...]
“Adam”
March 26, 2018 by
I heard an elderly voice on the other end of the telephone as we planned a university event. To respect his privacy, I will call him “Adam”. Adam had devoted the last twelve years of his life taking care of his wife, who recently passed away. His … [Read more...]
Discomfort Matters
March 22, 2018 by
When we get out of our comfort zone, we get flustered. It’s basic human nature. I watched Susan David’s TED TALK where she takes a profound stance, that really resonated with me: “Discomfort is the price of admission to a meaningful life”. Ms. … [Read more...]
