Tuesday I was at my Uncle Bob’s funeral. As I left the luncheon I spoke briefly with my cousin, Bill. He said that when he spoke at the service he had forgotten to say one thing that his dad had always said to him, “It doesn’t cost anything to be kind to someone.” As we […]
I have been thinking about thanks and giving. Since tomorrow is Thanksgiving in the US it’s a great day to ponder the two words. During this season we often reflect on those things we are thankful for. I am going to suggest a slightly different way to think about it. What if you began thanking […]
There is a school crossing guard near my house who helps children safely cross a busy street. What makes her noteworthy is that she waves and smiles at each car that passes by. And, she has been doing so for years. I have to admit there have been times that I have gone out of […]
What do you want from a relationship? When asked that question we typically think about personal/love relationships. What I am really asking is what do you want from relationships in all categories – friends, lovers, business, family, co-workers, community group members, etc. Where do you feel compromised, unheard, stuck? When do you feel respected, heard, […]
Giver vs receiver, which one are you? Or, are you both? So many people are excellent givers, to the point of exhaustion. And, those same people often are unable to receive. As in other areas of life there is much to be said for balance between giving and receiving. Often when we receive we feel […]
It has been interesting seeing all of the connections we have had in Tuscany. We arrived Saturday, around 6:00 pm after having travelled for about 20 hours. Our host at the apartment offered to take me into town to the super market so we could get a few things to nibble on. I really appreciated […]
