Monthly Archives: July 2012

A Work of Art

You are. I am. We are each truly works of art - masterpieces in the making. I spent part of my junior year in college studying in Paris and Florence. Besides connecting with other cultures, languages and traditions, I had the ability to see some of the world’s best and most celebrated art. From mosaics to … Continue reading

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The Fraud Factor

Who do you pretend to be – for your friends, family, coworkers – for yourself? It is amazing to me how we work so hard to be what we think others want us to be – what views to have, how we live, where we live, what we drive, our titles, etc – and we … Continue reading

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Are You Always Ready for a Fight?

“If you fight with life, it will fight back with you.” So says, Eckhard Tolle, the author of The Power of Now and teacher on mindfulness. Many people I know seem always ready to drop the gloves and go at it – like life is some sort of mortal combat with winners or losers. But a great … Continue reading

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The 2 Things You Need for a Great and Happy Life

My dad was a philosopher. This wasn’t a part time role; it came through in his parenting, in his job as an engineer – in fact, in every aspect of his life. Philosophers are teachers. Of all the lessons we learned as kids, the one that remains strongest in my mind, life and work is … Continue reading

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Be Your Life’s Driver

I still remember the first day with my driver’s license. I had the ability to go anywhere. Okay, I had to ask for the car. And I had to follow the restrictions on the license. And I had to follow the family’s rules. But I had the ability to blaze my own trail. Soon, as … Continue reading

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