The press and social media are abuzz today as protests and riots break out across the country following the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. We have them here in Cleveland, and even in sleepy Ft. Wayne where my husband grew up. Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson has declared an unprecedented 12:00 Noon curfew today. The protests are even international. This protest took place in … Continue reading Riots Invite Future George Floyds
Every state in the U.S. is now reopening. The pace, restrictions and guidance vary based sometimes on science and sometimes on politics. And sometimes on both. The jury is out regarding which state’s approach is best or whether it’s wise to even be reopening at all right now. Perhaps we’ll see the verdict in a month or so. Meanwhile, I’ve had my say here about … Continue reading COVID: My Readers Speak
There’s not much I can add. The wisdom & perspective in these videos speaks for itself. I hope they expand your mind and soothe your soul in these difficult times. David Allen: I Am Unreasonably Joyful Max Ehrmann: A Life Changing Poem for Hard Times Charles Bukowski: The Laughing Heart Sadhguru: Life Advice During COVID-19 Gen Kelsang Nyema: Happiness is All in Your Mind (TED … Continue reading Wisdom for Difficult Times
I needed this! I’m overwhelmed these days with the pressures of work. I was cleaning out my personal email this afternoon and stumbled upon the latest edition of David Allen’s Productive Living Newsletter. It pointed to a series of quick videos offering very helpful and grounding advice under the title Two-Minute Tips for Turbulent Times. Yesterday I talked about meditation as a way of Finding Peace … Continue reading Two-Minute Tips for Turbulent Times
These are hard times. As the COVID crisis enters its third month, millions are struggling with difficult feelings arising from cabin fever, loneliness (or overcrowding!), unemployment, debt, and more. Overshadowing everything is an eerie anxiety, a persistent nagging uncertainty over our basic survival. Will I get sick? Will I die? Will a loved one? On some level we’ve all recognized our mortality, but this is … Continue reading Finding Peace in Difficult Times
