Where wisdom fuels change
Posted in Internal wisdom on Nov 19th, 2008
My favorite photographer captured this close-up of a blotchy fall cottonwood leaf. I’m mesmerized by the fine connecting lines amid the earthy tones. Looking at it takes my mind back to fanciful, youthful imaginings about treasure maps, ancient puzzles, and the mysteries of life. Nature has a way of creating fresh, yet ancient, wisdom within [...]
Posted in Change & Growth, Internal wisdom on Nov 5th, 2008
Sometimes we really are our own worst enemies.
Part of us may want to push toward a dream or goal that requires work, and at the same time, part of us runs from it.
The part that wants to run tells us that if we start down this path, all that work will be too much. We [...]
Posted in Internal wisdom on Oct 31st, 2008
As I write this, it is Halloween, so a good time to unload your scariest moments, your phobias, your current political fears, unease at the future, or anything else you want to get rid of.
What grabs your heart and mind and makes them a little numb with fear and why?
I don’t fear spiders so much [...]
Posted in Change & Growth, Internal wisdom on Oct 25th, 2008
Are you here right now or is your mind wandering away to dozens of distractions?
Whenever you do anything, is your mind focused on the task at hand or running wild with past or future issues nagging for your attention?
Even when relaxing, can you really let Calgon take it all away?
When we live in [...]
Posted in Internal wisdom on Oct 22nd, 2008
What kind of road of life or journey are you on right now?
On your way to the mountain tops of success?
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Headed to fight fires on the horizon?
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In the canyons where the walls seem to hem you in?
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On the road less traveled?
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A wayfarer carried a heavy sack about which he complained unceasingly. From none could he [...]
