This life will surely end. For all of us.And here we are, I’m writing this, and you’re reading it. That’s magic. In the over 5,000 years of our civilization, we have come a long way. Our great grandparents barely had electricity, nevermind a stable food supply, transportation, and global telecommunication. We live in an age Read more about Gratitude[…]
“To the driven go the spoils” or “That thing where they say the title in the post.” Today I really don’t want to write. But it’s that time again, and deadlines have no interest in how I feel. I recently read an essay (that’s what I call articles over 500 words) about exacting standards of Read more about Inspiration is a fickle master.[…]
Today I’m out to shake you up. What do you stand for? Superman stands for Truth, Justice, and the American way. Jean Lloyd stands for the emancipation of the human spirit. SCUBA stands for self contained underwater breathing apparatus. What do you stand for? What do you really stand for? My dad stood for honesty Read more about Shake It Up[…]
There are moments when the most surprising things happen. Those completely unexpected and wonderful gifts that life brings. Perhaps the most amazing opportunity appears, or a project turns out far better than you expected, or someone you love says or does something surprising. I love serendipity. Most people think being delighted is dependent upon circumstances, Read more about Delight![…]
We all fall short of our goals from time to time. There is some piece of each of our personal histories that is a tale of giving it everything we’ve got and failing. We all make mistakes (some larger than others). Whether it’s our mojo, a loved one, a project, our keys, or our willingness Read more about Recoverable[…]
This image is all over the web, and I’m not sure the source of it. “Good artists borrow, great artists steal.”~ Attributed to Picasso, Stravinski, Steve Jobs, Faulkner… you know what? Eff it. I said it. It’s a Mic Mell quote now. Someday I’ll look back and wonder why I even worried about citing the Read more about Like you stole it![…]
You know all that stuff you don’t want to do? All those things you “just have to get through” before you can relax or enjoy yourself… How many of the challenges you face on a daily basis fall into the category of “the things I signed up for”? Many of us said, way back when, Read more about Savor Your Labors[…]
Today is a new day.Create!Innovate!Otherwise the samey wayswill stay in place. Have couragefacing drudgery,or begrudge yourself.The difference is clutch. No matter what is left undone,this is supposed to be fun.In every moment, one by one,today isn’t a dry run.
Heard the term “fake it till you make it?” You don’t have to feel a certain way or “be ready” to have what you want, or be who you want to be. We can let our feelings be our guide, and flap in the wind like a tattered flag when we feel lousy. We can Read more about Generate Yourself[…]
I was flipping through various musings, looking for what is worth saying and what is worth your attention. Instead, I wrote this for you: We live in interesting times. With good fortune, our challenges will become historic moments that will live far beyond any of us. And as history is written so often by the Read more about Tiles Together[…]