This historic week reminds us of just how much we have been through together, as a nation and as individuals, from the civil rights movement we honor as we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr., to women’s rights, so much of which is embodied in Roe vs. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision made 40 years […]
Objects in Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear
Growing up in Brooklyn, then spending my adolescence along Long Island’s sound, I remember seeing my share of storms—heavy rain and high winds strong enough to smash boats. I felt a healthy respect for the power of Mother Nature, of Gaia, our Earth. And these storms weren’t even close to the size and power of Hurricane Sandy.
Bouncing Forward After Sandy
I tried writing about a million different topics this week, but I can’t really focus on anything but this hurricane. We lost power for days on end, but we have had food, water, shelter. The images of those without any of these things, those in need of medical care, not to mention the devastation are deeply disturbing.
Sustainable Giving
Events like Hurricane Sandy tend to bring our lives into sharp relief. Those of us near or in the storm are acutely focused on what matters–food, water, safety, and communication for ourselves and our loved ones. The heroes stand out, as do the generous folks donating, opening their homes, and showing us that no matter what times we live in, we can count on each other when it matters.
What Do Boomers Really Need?
A recent Huffington Post article, “8 Things Boomers Really Need,” suggests a few ideas for products and services that boomers could really use, including a few that are already offered by boomer-savvy entrepreneurs.
Looking into the Russian Mirror
Reading about the conviction of Pussy Riot punk band members, the Russian activists who staged a music video in a Russian Orthodox church in protest and criticism of Putin, I was just as outraged as the rest of the world. These young women were sentenced to two years hard labor—for “hooliganism.”
Rescheduling Doomsday
Archaeologists in Guatemala have uncovered a large Mayan mural that provides even more evidence for what they have been trying to tell people all along: The Maya never predicted the end of the world at all, much less in 2012. I discussed this in a post earlier this year (“The Mayan Prophecy”), that the doomsday […]
Our Roots
Mother’s Day is certainly a Hallmark inspired event, which I used to pooh-pooh for being all about profit-making. But becoming a grandmother has changed my perspective. Now, I am thankful for this contrived holiday because it forces me to take time out to celebrate past, present, and future generations, and most important, to remember my […]
When What Divides Us Unites Us
I almost feel like a broken record coming back to the issue of anti-woman legislation and political rhetoric over and over again, but new attacks on women crop up every day. It’s truly our political system that is broken. I am amazed that we can even consider pointing the finger at the human rights abuses […]
Feeding Your Visionary
This week, I’ve talked about presence, what it is and why it’s important to develop, especially this month (see “Unwrapping Your Presence”). The first steps in developing this presence are asking the right questions, then opening yourself up to listening to the answers from the visionary voice inside you. These answers (or more and better […]
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