I was fortunate to have a virtual reunion recently with my friends whom I studied Life Skills Coaching with several years ago. We’ve kept in touch over the years but haven’t seen each other for some time now. It was great to be able to talk & share again about our experiences and to be …
Translating & Conveying Emotions
I recently watched a TEDx Talk from Adam Neely, musician & educator, on the topic of developing a personal language of music (https://youtu.be/bYrK_dL7YDU). In it, he describes a performance by Dave Brubeck & Christian McBride in which he witnessed an amazing interaction. These musicians appeared to be having a kind of conversation, through music - …
The Emotional Compost Heap
I’m revisiting a book that I’ve had in my collection for years but honestly never really absorbed prior to this. I can see now how I needed to be receptive to this material and get some experience under my belt, so to speak, before it could resonate with me. The book is called “Soul Mates” …
Chance
I continue to be amazed at the random, and yet seemingly serendipitous, ways that existence unfolds before us. There have been many times that I’ve been surprised at how slight changes in my choices or plans have effects that result in chance encounters & experiences that I otherwise would’ve missed. In retrospect, it’s easy to …
