Creativity has been linked to many health benefits including, stress reduction, improved mood, and even prevention of Alzheimer’s. Though I take care of my mind as much as my body through yoga, meditation and constant learning, I didn’t give creativity much thought until recently. For me, it was a gene that one is born with … Continue reading INVITING THE MUSE
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Connecting the Dots
In his famous commencement speech, Steve Jobs urged the Stanford graduating class of '05 to look back in order to connect the dots that led to where they are. So in advising students who are on the precipice of their adult lives, it is ironic that one of the most forward thinking minds should remind them … Continue reading Connecting the Dots
If you want to be a better parent, get a dog
You know those annoying people who call themselves their dog's mom or dad? Not because they are trying to be cute but because they actually believe that their dog is their offspring? I used to enjoy making fun of them. That is until I met my sweet yellow lab, fell in love, and never looked … Continue reading If you want to be a better parent, get a dog
Hope – The Antidote for Uncertainty
It's 3:30 am when I go into the kitchen and check my computer to see Trump giving his concession speech. He has 276 votes so far. I am not shocked. That came earlier in the night as I watched the election unfold. What I feel is unsteady, as if I'm standing on uneven ground. For … Continue reading Hope – The Antidote for Uncertainty
How grown ups pretend
As I watched my little girl getting dressed for her school's costume parade, I felt a wave of nostalgia for a time when Halloween was one of the most exciting days of the year. What was it about that particular day? Getting candy was a huge deal, of course. But it was dressing up in … Continue reading How grown ups pretend
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