This being the Fourth of July weekend in the USA, there are lots of people talking about the Declaration of Independence. Remarkably, in my opinion, to have this phrase embodied in our founding documents a few hundred years ago, is astounding! I also like the modern, hashtag … [Read more...]
How to Be Awesomer: Stop Believing Everything You Think
My partner forwarded this TedTalk video to me today, Why Aren't We Awesomer featuring Michael Neill. (Scroll down; I embedded it for you.) Partner and I have really had a challenge lately; so many of the bad habits that have developed over our nearly 15 years together have assembled themselves into … [Read more...]
Shark Week: An Opportunity for Consciousness
How often do you think of sharks and consciousness in the same moment? It occurred to me today, how we have a choice whether or not to plug into OPD - other people's dramas. Nearly 10 years ago, I was cast to play the part of visiting friend in a BBC docudrama about a woman who went swimming one … [Read more...]
Putting Myself First – Want to Join Me?
Since I have committed to blogging daily for the month of July (connecting with #NaBloPoMo and #BlogBoost), I see this as an opportunity to jot down some of the sticky notes that hang out on the walls of my mind. The notion of "Putting Myself First" used to be a scary "no no" of an idea, but it is … [Read more...]
Joining BlogHer for a Decade of Blogging
Woohoo! BlogHer celebrates a decade and this month I am honoring them, you, and me by attempting to blog once a day for the 31 magical days in July. I started this here blog in 2004. I had started numerous other blogs as early as 2001 - does anyone remember "OneWord" - the Apple product? Some … [Read more...]