The great tennis player Arthur Ashe was headed to a speaking engagement and wasn’t sure what his theme should be. Then he saw this quote on the side of a bus: “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”He used it to give an effective presentation. I heard this storyContinue reading ““Do What You Can, With What You Have, Where You Are””
The Parable of the Poisoned Arrow
“Life is so short. It must not be spent in endless metaphysical speculation that does not bring us any closer to the truth.”
Where To Plant Your Tree
We may begin our practice with a focus on ourselves, but true spirituality draws us beyond ourselves toward serving others and the world.
A Portable Presence
I decided to turn inward and identify six places in Southern California that had been important in my life that were within a day’s drive.
Those Days When Our Life Changes Forever
One newsflash, one phone call, one text, and our life changes forever.
Practicing or Performing?
As you go through your day, do you feel like you are on stage every minute, striving to give a stellar performance?
Checking In
This month we have been spending time in the mountains…first the Sierras and now near Mt. Shasta. I’m not doing any writing, but will share a few photos. I hope you are finding moments of rest and reverence.
“Pain Passes, But the Beauty Remains”
From the pain, I want to learn empathy and compassion. From the beauty, I want to practice awe and reverence.
Fred the Frog: A No-Tech Wonder
Fred is real. If you aren’t careful, you can hurt him. He’s a marvelous work and a wonder.
The Remembrance of Things Past
…. memories must travel between people. Without pollination, they wither.
Steve Jacobsen, Ed.D 