Not long ago, I watched a movie called Pirate Radio, and on the really great soundtrack, one of the songs in particular, really got my attention. More than that actually. It broke my heart. Partly because of the heartrending and incredibly powerful delivery by Lorraine Ellison, and partly due to it’s really disturbing theme. The… Continue reading “What Is This Thing Called Love?”
Category: Lessons in Life
The Same Bench
In last week’s Chron, I spotted a piece called the “People Meter” wherein reporter Trey Bundy interviewed 5 people asking each to describe their “perfect day off.” Voila: Aaron (age 32): “That would be the Giants home opener. Maybe some garlic fries and a beer.” Joseph (age 43): “Probably at the ocean, walking barefoot. It’s… Continue reading The Same Bench
On “Success”
I was having lunch recently with a friend and the subject got around to how each of us would characterize a “successful” life – this is a typical conversation for geezers when not engaged in their usual, what I call “organ recitals,” (AKA- the medical laundry list). I have a lot of trouble around… Continue reading On “Success”
The Picture From Life’s Other Side
As some of you know, before coaching found me I spent almost 40 years in business, and during that time, found out that a lot of the stuff I learned there was as much about life and human nature outside business as inside. That’s why, since the whole point of this blog is to serve… Continue reading The Picture From Life’s Other Side
The Meaning Is Just The Same
Recently, while I was in line for my coffee at a Starbucks in Chicago, I was offered the opportunity to observe in wonderment the creation being fashioned for the lady in line ahead of me. I do admit that when I heard her order something called a ” caramel frappucino venti”, it did get my attention – so I decided to watch.… Continue reading The Meaning Is Just The Same
It’s Just Like This
Recently I’ve been thinking about the word “surrender” and what it means. I think it has been given a bad rap, and is greatly misunderstood, especially in our Western culture. I’d like to share where I’m at on this right now, and would really welcome your feedback. When we hear this word, our minds most often go, I think,… Continue reading It’s Just Like This
I Thought I Was Just Having Tea, But I Was Really Saving My Life
I’ve been thinking about my last post – about how we can look back on one event, or action of courage or integrity in our life and see how that one act can change everything. This memory popped into my head: Back in my Montreal days, I was listening to an interview on CBC radio… Continue reading I Thought I Was Just Having Tea, But I Was Really Saving My Life
Being Right
“The master resides in the center of the circle, while yes and no pursue each other around the circumference.” These words from Lao Tzu have been on my mind a lot these days while observing this so-called debate about health care (among other issues) wherein everyone (certain that they’re right of course) is shouting, but no… Continue reading Being Right
He’s their God too!!
Just watched, for the millionth time, another commercial from Chevron(lately, really good buddies of people and the environment) in which they calling global warming a “human issue.” Not!!! They still don’t get it! For as long as we still think of ourselves (the humans) as somehow “separate” from everything else (all life) we are not… Continue reading He’s their God too!!