I love that, on occasion, this blog pushes people to ponder. Leaving comments on this blog can be very difficult–I write about matters concerning the soul, and to respond to it leaving your name for all the world to see to process how this affected you is tough. Often the blog posts that affect people …
Authenticity Trumps Perfection
“Perfectionism is a twenty-ton shield that we lug around thinking it will protect us when, in fact, its the thing that’s preventing us from taking flight” Brené Brown I stumbled across Brené Brown’s blog yesterday and loved the message that she shouts, whispers, draws, encapsulates, inspires, and strives to live…that authenticity beats perfectionism. That living …
Nice Moment
Some days have neat moments when things come together and the world just feels like it’s a good place to be. It sort of makes a deep giggle come from somewhere in me–it’s not that anything is particularly funny, bur rather just profoundly delightful. It’s not even that big of a deal, except that it …
Flower Brilliance
Sometimes an idea comes along that seems so obvious, it’s astonishing that it has never been implemented before. That thought occurred to me as I was reading this morning’s Free Press newspaper which talked about how flowers that are beautiful but have served their purpose (think centerpiece arrangements at a wedding, or flower sprays adorning …
Social Sensitivity a Key to Group Intellect
What is the key component to a group’s results on solving problems? You’d think intellect of the various group members, right? Smarter people are more likely to be able to solve a problem effectively, right?So if you are putting together a group, and you’re wanting them to solve a problem, the best way to get …
Of Butterflies and Sunshine
I’m mesmerized by the images on the TV of the Chilean miners being rescued. Having trouble peeling my eyes away to do the tasks of the day… Saw Jorge, a miner in his 50’s emerged just as I was brushing my teeth. I don’t watch TV in the morning, but I had it on this …
Little Things Create Big Feelings
“What is it about little things that make for big feelings?” This question was asked by Stuart McLean on Vinyl Cafe during the annual “Arthur Awards” broadcast, where ordinary people do something kind and generous for someone…and it has a huge impact on people. For example, one person finds a suitcase by the side of …
Mutual benefits
I love “win win” situations. I work towards those with clients and in my own life. We’ve had a great “win win” around here, and are enjoying every minute of it: Rebecca Salzmann has her BA in social sciences and is preparing to begin her education to become a therapist…but she wants to take some …
The Electrician’s Broken Doorbell
Melanie, our office manager, spoke wisely to me last week when she handed me the message: “The electrician’s doorbell doesn’t work.” Cracked me up. Reminded me of an interview Diane Sawyer had with Dr. Ruth Westheimer’s husband years ago. It always stuck with me. Remember Dr. Ruth…the tiny blunt talking sex expert on radio and …
A Thought
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind. Dr. Suess Are these not a wonderful bunch of fun looking women?? I was at a rather fancy-shmancy restaurant with a good friend last summer on Victoria Island. The next table over sat this …