Hand in glove, compassion and love. Compassion is the twin super power to love. Compassion can, does change the world, one person, one circumstance, at a time. “Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”Paul wrote about it his Letter to Colossians, 3:12. The Dali Lama names compassion as a world changer. It transcends …
Dadlife Reaffirmed
A great four days recently with my kids. Summer schedule means we’ve got more days here and there solo and with kids, to allow for travel and balance all the same, We did nothing extra-ordinary together, but cleared a bunch to donations, watched the start to the Tour de France, went to a friend’s 4th …
All The Things
List upon list, forever chasing more productivity, No more so than at home, single dad, three teen/tweens, piles around the house, every room, every corner, Lists for the basics, to get the minimum done, too often to selfish me gets in the way, I just want to write, rest, stare into the distance for a …
I’m Musical Wanderings: Black Sabbath to Simple Minds & Beyond
What is your favorite genre of music? Recently on the commute home, listening to old-school FM radio, The whole spectrum in 30 minutes, Simple Minds, “Don’t You Forget About Me”, then Black Sabbath, “War Pigs” … just wow, wow wow. So much music, so much good! My musical tastes have broadened considerably in my lifetime, …
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Peaceful Vigil
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. …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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