I have been thinking a lot lately about finding your own rhythm. We often are so involved with the outside rhythms of work, school, meetings, family commitments, etc. that we don’t even know what our own rhythm is. Personally, what I am searching for is balance. A balance between my meaningful work, my play, my […]
Wabi Sabi
Well, did I get your attention with the title? I read about wabi sabi last year and have been intrigued by it ever since. It is a Japanese philosophy that has many translations. The one that resonates for me is – simplicity, beauty of age and wear. It is the honoring of those things that […]
Imagination
I was sitting in the dining room at the arboretum this morning looking out over the lake. It’s a sunny, brisk (insert the word “cold”) day and there were geese walking single file across the ice. They looked like they were tippy-toeing across the lake. It was actually pretty funny. I wanted to get a picture of […]
Intentions vs Resolutions
For the past 15 years I have been setting intentions at the beginning of the year rather than making resolutions. To me, there is a big distinction between a resolution and an intention. With a resolution I feel a lot of pressure, either I do it perfectly or I fail. How many times have you […]
Random Thoughts
I have been struggling to come up with a really good thought of the week that’s related to the holidays and have started many blog posts, but still haven’t come to the one that sticks. So, here are some random thoughts, not particularly related to any one thing. I hope they spur some thoughts for […]
Do You Know What is Fun for You?
This may seem like a strange question, but I think it could use some reflection time. Do you know what is fun for you? As we move through life we often forget what we think is fun. We go along with what everyone else thinks is fun, when it really doesn’t “hit home” for us. […]