Hello Reader, "Spring is made of solid, fourteen-karat gratitude, the reward for the long wait. Every religious tradition from the northern hemisphere honors some form of April hallelujah, for this is the season of exquisite redemption, a slam-bang return to joy after a season of cold second thoughts.” -- Barbara Kingsolver Reflections & Musings April must be the most colorful month of the year. As I write this newsletter, I am looking out my window marveling at the plant life. The redbud...
over 4 years ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, “In March winter is holding back and spring is pulling forward. Something holds and something pulls inside of us too.”― Jean Hersey Reflections & Musings This time of year is full of the energy of endings and beginnings. Winter is coming a close, the first spring flowers are starting to emerge, but there is no clean delineation. The temperature ping pongs between 60 and 25 degrees. It's May in the sun and January in the shade. Yet we know, we trust that Spring is arriving. I...
over 4 years ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, “If January is the month of change, February is the month of lasting change. January is for dreamers… February is for doers.”— Marc Parent Reflections & Musings Ah, change. At times so easy; at other times, so elusive. I find I do best with a bit of inspired action, but the follow through and maintenance are much harder for me. That's where systems and accountability really come into play - mainly to save me from myself. If you're in need of some lasting change, perhaps you're...
over 4 years ago • 2 min read