Our mom is dying; elderly, disabled, 87, she’s nearing her time. We know not the hour or the day, but the hospice team says it’s “eminent.” Didn’t know they had a word for each level of the process of dying. She seems at peace; I haven’t asked her explicitly if she is, just seems so. …
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Eminent Status
Eminent Status, the term they use when a patient is nearing the end of life. Things soon to change. My mom has been in hospice care for the last several weeks. As I think I’ve shared elsewhere, my mom is 87 years old and a 29 year stroke survivor. So she’s lived a long time …
People
On what subject(s) are you an authority? Might be a bit arrogant - I’m not a doctor or a psychologist or therapist, But after 36 years working with people in operations and sales all over the world, I think I can speak with authority about human nature and the human condition, No certificates, just a …
America
Our country is in struggle; it has been increasingly so for some time now. The current trajectory of our political dialogue and culture does not bode well; like many, many Americans, I’m deeply troubled. All that said, I still have hope that we can find a better place together as a people; this country founded …
A Little More Good,
Inspiration is a funny thing. I think a fundamental goal should be that we seek it everywhere, be open to the spark from any side, any event. Listening to Jonathan Groff talk recently, by happenstance, listening to his story before he became a successful actor, and all of his work in the arts, and his …
3rd Day Hustle
Third day July, won’t lie, lots to do, just want to fly, Though the tasks, check them off, click through one two three, that’s me, want to be, Swift and correct, quick check of work, each thing done, then move on to the next, Reject the idea of no, know I can get it done, …
Seeking Inspiration
After 36 years working in the business world, the theme bubbles up more frequently now, Seeking balance to the 24/7 pace of the for profit world, in a role that quite literally could often never sleep, Service and support and immediate action the marching orders most days, many of the items in the email inbox …
Expanding Further On Anxiety
So earlier, I had a post about an expanded view of anxiety. And that’s true, I’m feeling more and more that’s my perspective, and expanded view. On that last post, I had shared a note that I have on the wall that that correlates anxiety to coping with discomfort… And maybe that’s true also… But …
Missing Dierks
Had a plan to see Dierks Bentley last night with a work buddy at a popular amphitheater nearby. We were going to head to the show around 6pm. I didn’t make it. Just before 5 PM, I got a call from the house manager at the boarding Care home where my mom lives. My mom …
An Expansive View
I’m taking a more expansive view of anxiety; this approach a means to both better understanding it and harnessing (?!) its power. Yes, I said harnessing its power. Anxiety is powerful, and also complex; at least I’ve come to consider my anxiety in this way.
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