When I've thought about manifestos in the past my mind goes right to politics. Think high school world history class and the Communist Manifesto. But writing a manifesto is also a good way to get clarity around any project - whether it's for your … [Read more]
Life Rafts
I think sometimes that too many of us cling to our jobs as though they were a life raft in the middle of a vast ocean. We look ahead to where we think the signs of land are, to where we think we are supposed to be going but our vision gets cloudy. … [Read more]
The What If Game
When I was growing up one of my mom's best friends used to come over for lunch every second week on her day off. Aunt Elaine (which is what I called her even though she was not my real Aunt) worked in an office. I found that rather enamoring as a … [Read more]
A Different Kind Of Stress
There is no getting around stress. The best of us, no matter how much we try and manage it are bound to have our days when it trips us up and leaves us immobilized.My stress used to show. Dark circles would appear under my eyes, my forehead … [Read more]
Embracing Disappointment
I learned to protect myself from disappointment at an early age. My elation at the prospect of the possibility of something I desired coming to fruition was tempered by words of caution."Don't get too excited. You don't know what's going to … [Read more]
Words Are All I Have
"You think that I don't even meanA single word I sayIt's only words, and words are allI have to take your heart away."The Bee GeesMy mother always told me to think before I speak. She ingrained in me the importance of the words I chose, whether … [Read more]
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