Conflict

Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these very, very challenging times. Remember, we can move through…

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Difficult

When I was much younger and things didn’t magically fall into place I would push harder, try to endure, and stay on task. Sometimes it worked, and sometimes it didn’t. Then later in life when I experience a very serious head injury everything changed. All of a sudden, I was no longer able to override…

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Champion

Video from KarmaTube This inspiring video reminded me of the impact a good and devoted teacher can have on child’s life. Rita Pierson, a teacher with more than 40 years of experience, talks about the value and importance of human connection (relationships) in a kid’s education. She believes that if most kids grew up not…

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Quiet or Silent

As far back as I can remember I have been fascinated by stillness. Stillness is different than the absence of noise. In stillness there exists a richness where you can delve into the fabric and meaning of the moment or life. Everything I do or create is an extension of that stillness and my desire…

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Supportive

Video from KarmaTube This short animation video speaks clearly and poetically to what so many of us have or continue to go through these days with quarantines, lock-downs and stay-at-home orders. It tells us to “Lean into loneliness—and know you’re not alone in it.” It also reminds us that we are all connected and with…

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Blur

Recently on my morning walk I found myself exploring a playground and reminiscing about the playgrounds I used to play on when I was younger. I can still remember spinning around and around on the merry-go-round and squealing with joy, as my world became a dizzy blur. The older children would periodically jump off and…

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