EMBRACE THE EDGE
GOING Beyond: Why Not Say Yes? There comes a point in life when the edge finds us. Sometimes it arrives as a whisper.Sometimes as a longing we have been ignoring for years.Sometimes as a question that refuses to leave us…
Eileen
The Cave You Fear to Enter
There is a quote I have carried with me for years. “The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.” (Joseph Campbell) I have stood at the entrance of many ‘caves’. I have flown to the other side…
Transform everyday wisdom into personal power
Imagine having a pocketful of wisdom, ready to guide you in any moment. That’s what Pocket Pearls offers — a collection of insights designed to inspire you to take action, not just think positively. Each card is a small but…
How to Achieve Peace of Mind in a Chaotic World : Letting Go as Autumn Leaves
Peace of mind is a precious gift that many of us strive for in today’s fast-paced world. I feel immense gratitude for the space and time to experience this peace while watching the leaves quietly falling in my garden. My garden…
Autumn leaves … and peace arrives?
Hello .. and welcome to my October offerings .. I first want to express my gratitude for the fact that I can witness and appreciate the quietly falling leaves. My world is peaceful. My garden is a haven of tranquility.…
Ah … Freedom …
An amusing muse this morning … inspired by a conversation I had with a fellow writer about education and freedom and leadership and ‘building bridges’ … “Everyone wants freedom; but freedom brings responsibility and people are frightened of responsibility.” (Sigmund…
“There is no greater gift than the gift of encouragement.”
“There is no greater gift than the gift of encouragement.” Why would that be? What is so special about encouragement? Do we knot have enough courage on our own? Seems not. If we did we would all be bravely meeting…
What is it about happiness?
As Voltaire, the French philosopher said ‘I choose happiness because it is good for my health.’ Quote from John Lennon … “When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When…
The Dangers of Dialogue …
Ha ha .. And you thought conversation was safe! Why do you think we talk so much about the weather and avoid religion and politics?? We can all agree on the weather .. and the price of bread … But…
Living in an uncertain world.
May I be so bold … as to suggest … We live in a May Be world. We like to think we live in a certain world. And for the most part we do – because we have designed it…