"Since the pandemic started, I've wanted to stay connected with our community. Through the form of a weekly blog, I share my insights and reflections on various topics."
A month or so ago, I saw a segment on PBS Newshour that featured an artist, Kent Stetson, who turned his art into accessories—namely, handbags. Each piece he creates makes a statement. “When you carry one of my pieces, it gets acknowledged.”
“Productivity becomes toxic when you feel pressure to be productive at all times and prioritize your perpetual to-do list at the expense of your well-being.” This quote comes from an article sent to me by a good friend and client.
In Eckhart Tolle’s book, Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose, he spends time talking about ego and how ego can significantly influence who we are. What I found interesting was the way he described the ego as almost like a separate entity inside of us, fighting for power over us.
On Sunday, I was doing what a lot of adults do: multitasking about the work I had to get done the following week while reading the newspaper. I came across a short article titled “What Toddlers Can Teach Us About Happiness and Well-Being.”
Have you ever had the situation where, after talking to someone, you felt like you were each having different conversations? The reason for that feeling is that you probably were having different kinds of conversations.
I was listening to the program 1A on NPR the other day, and the topic was hydration. Initially, I didn’t think it could hold my interest, but it was much more interesting than anticipated.