Rise Above This has been a week of household craziness – from plumbing issues to car problems, it seemed like every time I turned around, I was in the weeds of solving problems and carrying some anxiety along with it.  Then my friends started sharing their challenges...

Seeing the Big Picture The phrases around seeing the bigger picture can often refer to looking beyond the issue to the larger context.  I have frequently referred to it as looking from 30,000 feet as opposed to ground level; or being in the balcony instead of on the...

Bridge Over Troubled Water I was recently reminded of the classic song that the title of this blog is named for.  A song of a generation – and artists of a generation that formed my awareness in so many ways.  I find it so interesting that the messages I clung to in...

The Business of Isness If I had a dollar for every time, I heard someone say “it is what it is” – I could definitely retire on a beach in Hawaii and sip funny coconut drinks all day.  There is truth in that phrase and at times it comes with a kind of tone of...

Inspiration (you’ve got it) I have been a fan of inspiration nearly all my life.  Every time I see extraordinary talent, hear beautiful music, listen to an inspiring speech or read something astounding, I am in a great mood for long periods of time; I find myself...

The Art of Appreciation I am sure we have all had the experience of knowing someone who, as soon as we were in their presence, made us feel wonderful.  It wasn’t anything you could put your finger on – and lately I have become very interested in that experience. ...

True Team I am fairly confident I have mentioned my devotion to the Golden State Warriors.  This year was no exception – but this year I paid closer attention to what was happening in good times and not so good times.  In 2019 they were in last place and broke the...

Illusion or Truth For many years, I went each spring to the northern coast of California and stared at the ocean for hours on end.  Some of those hours would be at sunset and I would watch this large golden sun drop into the ocean.  The appearance was just that – the...

The Inner Life It is very tempting to attempt to survive this chaotic period by messing with structures, policies and the people who manage them.  I am in favor of new policies for sure, but I have less faith in them if we don’t also accompany them with new mindsets. ...

May the Force Be with You I was a young professional living in San Francisco as the Star Wars phenomena hit the scene.  I had no interest in sci-fi and as hard as it may be to believe, special effects were  not the “thing” at that time.  I was dating a guy who was...

DIVINE FEMININE As May closes as the month we celebrate mothering and the nurturing energy of the Divine Feminine- this week seems to call out for that energy to be with us in greater amounts.  The Divine Feminine is portrayed in every tradition – in every...