by Deb | Jun 11, 2008 | Change, Transition and Transformation, Connections, Learning, Metaphors and Stories, Mindful and Intentional, Spirituality and Reflection
One of the most basic of human desires is the desire to feel “seen.” We want to be seen for who we are and have the unique gifts that we bring to the world appreciated and valued. An incident that took place with my daughter about a year ago helped me...
by Deb | Feb 11, 2008 | Connections, Mindful and Intentional, Quilt of Humanity, Quilt of Humanity ModelTM
The very tools that are supposed to make us more productive and effective have become weapons of disconnection and inattention. Cell phones and email are wonderful when used in moderation. Cell phones can help us stay connected with our children. Email can help us...
by Deb | Jan 28, 2008 | Change, Transition and Transformation, Connections, Learning, Metaphors and Stories, Mindful and Intentional, Quilt of Humanity, Spirituality and Reflection
I had an experience recently in a long-term learning group that I was in. All the participants had made a commitment to attend six 3-day sessions over an 18-month period of time. At the last session, however, one of the participants did not come. He left a message...
by Deb | Dec 12, 2007 | Mindful and Intentional
I had a number of experiences recently that confirm the importance of being present and engaged. In one, I was walking down the street when a beautiful leaf caught my eye. The leaves all around had been in the process of changing color (late this year). This leaf was...
by Deb | Oct 1, 2007 | Change, Transition and Transformation, Change, Transition, and Transformation Series, Healing, Learning, Mindful and Intentional, Spirituality and Reflection
While I was at the retreat center, I decided to pamper myself. I had a kink in my neck and shoulders that had been there fore a few weeks. I assumed that taking a few yoga classes would alleviate the pain, they didn’t. So, I decided to take advantage of the...
by Deb | Oct 1, 2007 | Change, Transition and Transformation, Change, Transition, and Transformation Series, Learning, Mindful and Intentional, Spirituality and Reflection
I began to consciously change my behavior in other ways. I began to pay closer attention to how I spent my time. I realized how much of my time was spent multi-tasking driving while talking on the phone, walking while checking my email, reading while eating, etc. All...
