I recently read a great blog post about synchronicity http://tiny.cc/7znxew that caused me to think more deeply about the meaning of synchronicity as well as its impact on my life. What I learned from a quick search is that it was Carl Jung in the 1920’s who first coined the term synchronicity. According to Jung’s […]
Stories, Lies, and the Power of One
I recently watched the film, I AM, in which the director, Tom Shadyac asks the question, “What’s wrong with our world, and what can we do about it?” A heavy question to tackle in a limited space, but certainly one that deserves thoughtful consideration during this 2011 holiday season. I personally had the opportunity to […]
Suffering From Procrastination Stagnation?
It’s New Year’s Day and we know what that means! For many, it means “battening down” plans to achieve those new (or not so new) New Year’s resolutions. I use the term batten down figuratively from the image I get when thinking about the often difficult challenge of keeping resolutions. I liken the effort to being on […]
Decluttering
I admit a preference for organized living and often get the urge to declutter and reorganize my living and work spaces. When this seemingly rhythmic urge strikes, I go through paperwork and files, take inventory of closets and drawers, bag up clothes, books, and other household items that I rarely use, don’t need, or no […]
Change
Fall in the Midwest is an amazing time of rapid change and beauty. Like clock-work, summer’s warm breezes, green decor, and longer days quietly and gently give way to autumn’s cooler temperatures, crisp autumn winds, and expansive landscapes of browns, yellows, reds, and oranges. Lately, as I experience the waning of summer and arrival of […]