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Category Archives: Work
Peace and Quiet
For approximately twenty years when asked what I wanted most my response was “peace”. The long-time hope was the demands of work and responsibility would settle down and emotionally I would find real equilibrium with those I care about. Without knowing … Continue reading
Posted in Living life well, Seeing 'what is', Work
Tagged feelings, inspiration, learning to be happy
Keep Practicing the Art of Living
In a little more than two weeks we arrive upon the 108th anniversary of birth for Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist, Dr. Viktor Emil Frankl, MD, PhD (March 26, 1905 – September 2, 1997). I did not read his renowned work … Continue reading
Posted in Perspective, What really matters, Work
Tagged inspiration, little things, self-care
If You Don’t Love What You Do…
I had been busy deafening my parents for years by creating high-pitched squawking melodies on my “recorder”, the closest thing we had to a wood instrument at home. On band day I was so excited to finally get to see … Continue reading
Posted in What really matters, Wisdom, Work
Tagged inspiration, learning to be happy, self-awareness
Patient Teacher
It has been said that life is the most patient teacher. You will be presented with the same experience over and over until you learn the best way to deal with the situation. This is not because life is cruel. … Continue reading
Posted in Spirituality, Thankfulness, Work
Tagged inspiration, learning to be happy, little things
Memo To Myself
February 3, 2013 Memo To: Myself From: Me RE: Living well This morning, please read the list below s l o w l y before scurrying off into your day. Don’t hurry. Take your time. Soak up the wisdom and … Continue reading
Posted in Seeing 'what is', What really matters, Work
Tagged happiness, inspiration, self-care
A Living, Not a Life
What is work? According to the dictionary: activity in which one exerts strength or faculties to do or perform something; job; employment; a trade, profession; labor, task, or duty that is one’s accustomed means of livelihood. Yep. That’s where I … Continue reading
Posted in What really matters, Wisdom, Work
Tagged happiness, learning to be happy, self-awareness
Work and the Ability to Change
I’m packing and getting ready to rush to the airport to return home after a business trip that has taken up the majority of the week. I find myself asking “why I work” a lot these days. And more so, … Continue reading
Posted in Living life well, Perspective, Work
Tagged destiny, learning to be happy, self-care
Stettling A Person’s Nerves
Up early to go over a presentation for work and while sitting here wishing sleep could have lasted longer I was stuck by a moment of gratitude for my job. So easily how one makes a living can be taken for granted, … Continue reading
Posted in Living in the Present, Seeing 'what is', Work
Tagged gratitude, little things, relationships
