September is all about going back to school. Everywhere you turn the focus is on getting kids organized and set up for a new year of learning. Even if your children are all grown-up, there is something about September that stirs up the memories of our own back to school experiences. I remember my mother…
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Why time messes with your mind
Time is a funny thing. There is a level train crossing not far from my house and if I don’t time it right, I can get caught sitting and waiting for the train to pass…which…seems…to…take…forever. Minutes feel like hours while I’m waiting for container car after container car it to slowly chug its way across…
How old are you really? Perspectives on aging
As milestones go, I guess this is a big one – turning 60 that is. As this birthday approaches, I find myself in state of amazement. How is it possible that I am going to be 60 years old? Let me clarify up front. I don’t have a problem with my age. I’ve never been…
7 no nonsense tips for more happiness right now
Everyone wants to be happy. So why are so many people not as happy as they want to be? Thousands of books have been written on the subject of how to be happier and yet people haven’t quite figured it out. Even though we join in a song with Bobby McFerrin or Pharrell Williams, we…
How to soar through life – lessons from the airplane
I’ve been traveling a lot lately and have seen my share of airports and planes. The inevitable wait time provides endless opportunities for reflection and observation. It seems to me there are some lessons to be learned on the airplane that make darn good sense for the rest of your life. Too much baggage is…
One simple thing to take with you each day
Sometimes we give circumstances a lot of power. If they are they way we want them to be, then Yay! all is good. If they are not to our liking, then we get grumpy or angry or whiny. Think about the weather. If we think it is too hot, too cold, or too wet for…
Do you need to put on your perspectacles?
Here’s a little experiment. Read these instructions first and then give it a try. Go stand in front of a wall. Step as close to the wall as you can. Now lean forward and put your nose against the wall. Take note of what you can see. Then take one step back from the wall…
Are you doing this first thing in the morning?
Today’s mindfulness moment… It’s not a guarantee but how you start your day is going to have a big influence on how your day unfolds. So here’s a simple rule: Yup. Wake up happy. Start your day with happy thoughts and you are more likely to handle whatever happens in a more positive way. Yes…
Mindfulness moment – taking off
When we enter obstacles along our path, it’s easy for us to feel that things are working against us. But what if those challenges are exactly what we need to take things to the next level? Henry Ford reminds us that: “When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off…
The best Einstein quotes on life
I’ve always said that Albert Einstein was a better philosopher than he was a scientist, and given that he was one of the greatest scientific minds of all time, that means his thoughts on life and living were deeply insightful. In honor of his birthday, here are my top 10 Einstein quotes on life: Look…