If people close to me can hold such differing views on something as simple as rinsing after brushing, then no wonder an entire nation struggles with differing perspectives on far more complex issue
Tag: perspective
The Story That Plays on Repeat
What’s the story that plays on repeat in your mind, the one you’ve carried with you for years?
When Love Doesn’t Require Agreement
I had a hard conversation with a loved one recently. We disagreed on the topic at hand. Each of us spoke freely and shared differing perspectives, but when the conversation ended, neither of us had
An Intention for the Year Ahead
A new year has arrived. It is busting at the seams with potential and opportunity. I have no New Year’s resolution this year. Instead, I hold the intention to fully embrace life as it comes.
Hands That Once Served, Now Receive
When my children come to visit, I’m surrounded by adults, my kids and their partners, who genuinely want to serve.
The biggest dream was never on my list
I have dreamed some big dreams in my lifetime, but none of them came true. And, I am grateful.
The habit I can’t seem to quit
What is an annoying habit that’s hard to quit? Biting nails, cracking knuckles, popping gum, or bouncing a leg. Habits slip in so quietly that we barely notice them, until they irritate someone e
The power of one small shift
I recently had the privilege of participating in a peer interview. It was my first experience, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. I listened intently and even asked thoughtful questions, eager to l
Connecting the Dots of Life
My friends and I also played the dot game. Any scrap of paper filled with lines of dots started the fun. Each player would take a turn drawing a line between dots. Once four lines were drawn to com
The Glass-Like Lake: Choosing to Get Un-Disturbed
I flipped the page on the daily calendar and read the words: “Try to find a place where you are surrounded by the sounds of nature-a waterfall, the beach, a bird sanctuary, a place where the bamb