I recently listened to a TED podcast featuring poet Billy Collins former Poet Laureate for the United States. The topic was the creative process and during the discussion he made a simple statement: Start a meeting with a poem. When we gather together at meetings often we are not centered and focused on the discussion... Continue Reading →
Not Enough Angels
Dedicated to the children and their brave protectors lost in Newtown, Connecticut. Not Enough Angels As I step into my day, a fog rolls across my feet and a cold wind touches my face. My journey begins into the unknown. Yet no worries, an Angel watches over me. Of this I want to believe. No harm today,... Continue Reading →
Thursday Thought – Forever Incomplete
Note: Each Thursday I will post a little something to inspire us to finish the week strong. These Thursday Thoughts will be a quote, piece of music, artwork, or inspirational video. Congratulations, you made it over the hump and let's finish the week together. Alanis Morissette - a favorite singer and poet. Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMshi2aS3-o
Children of the Earth and the Sky
A day for perspective. Words from the late Carl Sagan. A reminder that indeed, We Move Together. As the ancient myth makers knew, we are children equally of the earth and the sky. In our tenure on this planet we've accumulated dangerous evolutionary baggage — propensities for aggression and ritual, submission to leaders, hostility to outsiders... Continue Reading →
Framed Ballerina
Years ago my family was staying with friends and my young son had to sleep in a strange bedroom. That night he called out for me. When I got to his room he was upset, crying and pointing at the wall. He cried out, "Monster, Monster. Daddy it is a Monster." As I cleared my head and looked... Continue Reading →
Thursday Thought – The Bridge Builder
Note: Each Thursday I will post a little something to inspire us to finish the week strong. These Thursday Thoughts will be a quote, piece of music, artwork, poetry, or inspirational video. Congratulations, you made it over the hump and let's finish the week together. For today a poem that speaks to WeMoveTogether. The poet... Continue Reading →
WeMoveTogether 