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 - …
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 …
Alternate Realities
Exploring alternate realities is an extension of day-dreaming to me. It’s a way for me to problem-solve, to explore something that my head or heart is asking me, or to simply be creative. I was thinking about this idea one weekend. Usually I’m baking bread early in the morning or on my way to the …