A Chinese proverb says, ““To listen well, is as powerful a means of influence as to talk well, and is as essential to all true conversation”. Why is it then, that when someone needs to talk to us, we automatically assume we have to have an immediate response to everything they say? Now, obviously, in a […]
[Continue reading...]Do you give a hoot?
December 9, 2012 2 Comments
So, what is up with all the owls? I’ve always found them to be fascinating creatures, although somewhat mysterious. I’ve read that in Native American culture they are considered a bird of wisdom and I loved Friend Owl in Bambi who lived up to this as he helped guide the furry little friends. Does anyone […]
[Continue reading...]Weekly Photo Challenge: Changing Seasons
December 8, 2012 1 Comment
South Florida can’t boast of having major changes in seasons; we rarely freeze, never have snow and enjoy a comfortably warm climate most of the year. However, a local can recognize the seasons by the skies, they definitely take on different hues as the weather changes.
[Continue reading...]How do we get from indifference to empathy?
December 8, 2012 4 Comments
Self-absorption in all its forms kills empathy, let alone compassion. When we focus on ourselves, our world contracts as our problems and preoccupations loom large. But when we focus on others, our world expands. Our own problems drift to the periphery of the mind and so seem smaller, and we increase our capacity for connection […]
[Continue reading...]Making pictures from the clouds
December 5, 2012 3 Comments
I was looking up at the sky today after work and was reminded of all the times I looked for pictures in the clouds with my paternal Granny. She is very old now and I don’t get to spend as much time with her as I would like, but I miss her and the way […]
[Continue reading...]Sometimes time is more than money
December 4, 2012 4 Comments
On this beautiful fourth day of December,as you prepare for Christmas what are your plans for giving this season? I’m making a conscious effort this year to think seriously about this question. Of course, we all buy for our families and friends. I know that I need to make a list for who I […]
[Continue reading...]travel with your eyes open
December 2, 2012 7 Comments
Whew, long day. Up at 5:00, visited 3 airports and finally got back to room after meeting. Since my mind is in sleep mode, I’m not sure how well I can express my thoughts. However, being bit with the blog bug, I fell compelled to try. My first distinct memory of today is a sweet one. On my […]
[Continue reading...]Martha Stewart I am not!
December 1, 2012 10 Comments
Today has already been a busy one. I finished all the Christmas decorating, did some packing for a work trip tomorrow and cleaned house. I decided I would sit down take a break and relax. It might be a good time to work on my owl ornaments. I had pulled this pattern from Pinterest and […]
[Continue reading...]Weekly Photo Challenge: Reflections
December 1, 2012 3 Comments
Weekly Photo Challenge: Reflections
December 1, 2012 9 Comments
Long walks and dark chocolate 