The ghost of Patrick Swayze took my cell phone this morning and chucked it outside the 4th story window adjacent to my bed. Or that’s the only logical explanation I can think of really, since my phone was on the table side of my bed when I got out of my bed this morning, and … Continue reading
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A banker’s take on living in the moment
I talked to a very cheery 91 year old woman this week. Inspired, I asked her what the secret to her happiness and longevity is. “Don’t dwell on the past. It’s like bankers say: Yesterday is a cancelled cheque. Tomorrow is a promissory note. Today is cash! Use it” Since one good deed deserves another, … Continue reading
A lesson from the Taoist farmer
Fundamentally, all life is, is a continuous marathon of moments strung together. Some events are pretty unremarkable, others are good… some are bad. But is that really the case, or do we make it that way? Let me illustrate what I mean through the following Taoist parable: A farmer named Sei Weng owned a beautiful mare … Continue reading
Depression – holding space for the brave
I woke up this morning feeling really happy. I had a really good Saturday – standing [intense] yoga and brunch date with friends, caught up with a co-worker and etched out our plan of action for today, finally had time to get groceries, and danced my butt off at the Waldorf in a lightning-bolt and … Continue reading
Make a dent 