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I called my friend yesterday and greeted him with "Hey, I called you because I'm driving and can't text." It wasn't exactly a lie. I was driving. What bothered me is that I felt compelled to apologize for not texting. The truth is I called him because I wanted to hear his voice and have … Continue reading Call Me – Maybe
I have no problem with authenticity. Really, I don't. I surround myself with some of the most honest (sometimes brutally) people around. I try to live as honestly as possible too. It's just that our social culture can often overuse a term to the point where it gets tossed around and "hashtagged" so much that … Continue reading Sometimes you just need to fake it
I used to live a contained life, consciously and purposely, without a lot of drama. For me, passion was not something I pursued. In fact, I considered it undesirable, even dangerous. I viewed passionate people as not being in control, of going from one emotional extreme to another. On the other hand, I admired those who … Continue reading From Detachment to Passion: A trip to the End of the World and a Eulogy
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
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
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
I feel a bit sorry for millennials. Born into the age of smartphones and social media, they will rarely experience unplanned moments in their daily lives. Technology has given us the opportunity to both foresee and control almost everything we experience on a given day. Without the need to even step out of bed, we … Continue reading Serendipity Lost
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
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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