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Weakness is a strength
Today I went for brunch with a friend whom I love. She’s the kind of friend who fits in really well with brunches and cocktails. 🙂 In fact, much of our friendship has been over these kinds of things — these things and international living. We’ve… Continue reading
Today’s truth: entertaining
Today’s truth is actually pretty simple: I love to entertain. Toinght I had friends over for dinner. Considering that I’d spent most of the day with a migraine, you might think this was a bit crazy. But the truth is I LOVE it. I had originally pla… Continue reading
Yesterday’s truth: The limits
I have been out every night this week. While it’s true that I love to socialize, and that I’m happiest when my schedule is full, this week has been extreme. BUT it was so much fun! Monday: AWARE session Tuesday: Gyanada.org session Wednesday: Espe… Continue reading
Being part of a team
Today’s truth is this: it feels good to be part of a team. I love independent work. I went to an independent, work-at-your-own-pace high school. I place high value on autonomy and personal freedom. But it’s reaaaaaaaallly nice to feel valued enoug… Continue reading
Esperanza me inspira esperanza
This woman’s music is as close to a religious experience as I think I’ll ever get (though, to be fair… Maceo Parker is also up there). I could say more — I want to say so much more — but it’s late and I’m exhausted and I must sleep…. though … Continue reading
It’s a vibe
There is a buzz. You can’t put your finger on it. People are engaged in conversation — some louder than others — and all you can catch are snippets. Those snippets are sparks — of the good kind… the kind you want to transfer to many other con… Continue reading
Are you aware of AWARE?
Today’s truth: THIS organization is doing good, important, and extremely relevant work: Tonight I went to a small informal meeting of educators who are members of or associated with AWARE. It was enlightening, inspiring, informational, and engagin… Continue reading
Beautiful humans with crap communication? Let’s fix this.
“But that’s not how I meant it!” “I didn’t intend for that reaction.” “Regardless of how you interpreted it, that wasn’t what I meant…” All of the above are hallmarks of crap communication. Recently I have been witness to several interactions, c… Continue reading
ties
It’s always a surprise when… … the ties that are tight end up being the ones you have least in common with. … the ties that are loose are the ones you have the most in common with. … the “ties-are-tight” people get jealous of friendships t… Continue reading
The sick mood cycle
Today’s truth comes in bullet points / stream-of-consciousness: When I am feeling unwell, I get into a really nasty mood combination of self-pity, irritability, and general discomfort. Nothing feels right. This happens even when I am a little sick… Continue reading