Reflections

Reflections are occasional blog posts about what I’ve been noticing, thinking, or doing. I hope you enjoy reading them.

Options and Actions

January 27, 2011

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January is more than half over, and I’m noticing that I haven’t fulfilled my New Year’s resolutions. I’m beginning to realize that not deciding, not finishing, and keeping my options open are sneaky ways of not doing what I’m here to do on this planet.

Grief and Gratitude

November 18, 2010

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Grieving is a curious experience. I find myself feeling sad and tired. And then I find myself wanting to reach out and go for the gusto—do the things I’ve always wanted to do, go the places I’ve always wanted to go, live life to the fullest.

Have I told you lately…?

November 1, 2010

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And in the process of telling stories, listening to stories, asking and answering questions, new stories emerge and lives are changed.

What’s Wrong With Being Right?

September 2, 2010

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What’s wrong with being right is that we can’t always know what’s really right. And if we're too concerned with being right, we lose sight of just living our lives.

One for the Money, Two for the Show

August 26, 2010

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“One for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go‑o‑o‑o.” It’s a counting game that somehow seems to fit our ideas about showing our work as artists.

Illumination in the Midst of Famine

July 29, 2010

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In the midst of all the gloom and doom, it’s artists who tell it like it is, and also get really creative about new possibilities. It’s artists who help us see the world and ourselves in new light.

A Simple Thank-you Will Do Quite Nicely

July 1, 2010

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Being acknowledged or thanked for doing something helpful or nice adds to the quality of the exchange. Makes the effort a little more worthwhile.

Front-Porch Conversations

June 18, 2010

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Perhaps the best way to be fully human is to experience the richness of life—the good, the bad, and the ugly. As sad as I am to watch dear friends wind down their lives, I’m equally grateful for the richness and grace that their lives have added to mine.

Feelin’ Stupid

June 15, 2010

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We all do things sometimes that make us feel stupid. But after we get past wondering how much "more stupider" we could possibly be, we find that risking failure is a way toward exploration, creativity, and innovation.

That Attention Thing

March 31, 2010

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A few weeks ago, an odd series of experiences reminded me of the power of attention to change the way we see the world around us. [Guest post by Edward F. Gumnick]

Getting It Right the First Time

March 23, 2010

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Getting it right the first time is definitely overrated. I’m pretty sure I’m right about this.

Prepare for Success

March 12, 2010

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How would you prepare for success? What would need clearing and cleaning? How might you look at your life and your work differently if you were expecting success? How would your focus shift?

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