There is growth through change. The towering maple tree in my backyard exposes its buds as it thrusts its limbs towards blue skies. It confirms that we are surrounded by growth and that we are always on the cusp of seasonal change. “The only way that we can live, is if we grow. The only way … Continue reading Growth Through Change
Pottery Update It's been ten weeks since I threw my first pot. (In fact, ten weeks ago I thought throwing pots was about expressing anger.) As I prepped myself for that first class, I told myself that if I couldn't make anything round, I would simply close my eyes and imagine Patrick Swayze's ghost was … Continue reading Pottery and Patrick Swayze
Start Fresh with Self-Forgiveness and Gratitude Forgiveness is difficult, but self-forgiveness sometimes feels impossible. If you want forgiveness from others, just ask. Listen to their terms. It will rid you of mental and emotional clutter. These days, I am taking a deep breath, and I am forging through this difficult process. To actually fall in … Continue reading Self-Forgiveness and Gratitude–Starting Fresh
A minimalist lifestyle can help you see reality with a sense of clarity you cannot get when you've got too much surplus in your life. I remember going to my paternal grandmother's house for Christmas the year I turned 7. I don't remember a lot about her house, but I do recall the stacks of … Continue reading Clarity Through De-Cluttering
Before The Bucket List came out in 2007, I had read somewhere that everyone should create a list of 100 things to experience before they die. I made my original list which had about 45 items. By the time I misplaced this list, I had realized that writing down what I wanted to do urged … Continue reading How to Experience Life to the Fullest
Me: Oh my gosh! I had the best MOOC ever a few months ago! You: Oh yeah? (You have no idea what I’m talking about, right?) Me: Yep. And now I'm in a MOOC that seems like it’s going to rock. And I have another MOOC starting in a week. You: … (Smiling, not wanting … Continue reading The Beauty of the MOOC