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"If only you could be less like a wild rose: less thorny and more open."
How do we respond to coaching, feedback, correction – euphemisms for the c-word, criticism? How does it feel when we receive unsolicited feedback? "Be more aggressive.” “Be less abrasive." “I wouldn’t say that if I were you.” It’s helpful to learn how other people see us and to hear their suggestions for change. But it would be easier if criticism didn't come packaged as faultfinding.
Read moreWoops! Before I can catch my cup, my coffee spills, splashing the perfectly pressed slacks of the elegant gentleman dining at the table next to mine in the restaurant. Under his breath, but still audible, I hear him say, “Fopdoodle!” The word sounds cartoonish, but his tone is unmistakable — it resonates with irritation. I realize that he's swearing at me! Still mopping up the mess, I blurt, “What?”
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I'm guilty of abusing the convenience of single use plastic — throwaway items like: water bottles that don't degrade; coffee cups, lids and stirrers; plastic wrap; and takeaway packaging. My carelessness stopped when I read this statistic: 5 seconds to make, 5 minutes to use, 500 years to break down.
Read moreWe’re not the only ones waiting for spring to arrive — the time when April showers bring May flowers, and the dull, cold world of winter is sun warmed to support renewed life.
Pigeons balance on power lines as the still chilly breeze ruffles their feathers.
Read moreWe're inundated with accounts of violence, theft, and bad news. It seems that shocking events create curiosity and an appetite for more information and more details. Maybe that's why radio, TV, and news headlines announce war, crime, politics, and natural disasters. Do you ever wonder, “Is there any good news? Are there any heroic deeds with the only reward — feeling good?" The answer is yes, but the stories are buried and not easy to find.
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