“Is it taking this stance or that stance? Standing up or sitting down? Agreeing or disagreeing?  Even the word “right” is loaded from the get-go as your sense of “right” may be different than that of someone else. Because the word “right” implies there is a “wrong”, how do you decide what to do in the light of this polarity? Realizing there is no absolute “right” thing and no absolute “wrong” thing will allow the tempering of relativity to...

“Have you noticed the clusters that are gathering throughout the world? Some to challenge their governments. Others to promote environmental change. Still others to celebrate unique expressions of art. And others to announce an innovation in business. No matter what the reason, young and old are standing together to usher in new ways of living life. Never before have systems seen such a profound reckoning.  Endings eliciting beginnings...

“Hunkering down at home, keeping physically distant and especially wearing your mask have emphasized keeping apart from everyone else.  This physical separation is unfortunately translating into a psychological separation which further alienates you from another. Lack of physical contact whether with a smile or handshake, face-to-face acknowledgement or even noticing someone is nearby all erode the essence of us being part of a whole.  More...

“What to do? What to do?” Like the Mad Hatter, you may be feeling pulled in all directions. So many good causes needing your support…big or small, they all claim urgency and the right to be at the top of your list of priorities.  It’s enough to make you want to retreat and not emerge until “it’s all over”.  Of course, the latter although attractive is not realistic. Though bombarded, take a breath and choose one – just one that resonates with...

“Sometimes it’s difficult to listen to someone who’s saying something you don’t agree with or don’t like. In these stressful times, your emotions are even more sensitive to opinions that trigger you. It takes courage to listen to without interrupting or shutting down another’s opinion.  Listening like this is the moment you get to eye the Truth – not their truth or your truth but the Truth.  In your willingness to be open, you leave biases...