Clarity! The idea that we might see things for what they actually are. Clarity! The idea that we might know what any given situation demands of us. Clarity! The idea that complex problems can actually be solved. Clarity! The idea that life’s grand design might simply manifest itself. Clarity! The idea that we might actually […]
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What we focus on grows
All of us, no matter our age, no matter our profession, no matter what, are living in a complicated world. Finding clarity, knowing what to do, making our way– it can be tough. Recently I’ve noticed a theme in my life: what we focus on grows. It’s pretty obvious I suppose, but it’s true. What […]
Loyalty
Someone I know reached out to me recently asking if we might discuss the topic of “loyalty.” A variety of events and experiences in this person’s life had made him wonder: what is loyalty? Why do some people seem to exhibit it fiercely and others not at all? It got me thinking. The more I […]
When opportunity knocks
Recently I’ve been thinking about how important it is (and how good it feels) to be ready when opportunity knocks. This has come up for me in a number of personal and professional areas, one of which is music. If you’ve read more than a post or two of mine then you may know how […]
Default: fear
Your loved one is 5 minutes into their commute and you see that they’re calling you from the car. Default: flat tire? car accident? fear! A colleague asks if they can speak with you about something in the morning: Default: have I angered them? let them down? fear! Fear, anger, resistance, resentment– somehow, in spite […]
Tearing down and building up
There’s a Jewish teaching that I associate (I think correctly) with Rebbe Nachman of Breslov: “If you believe that we can break something then you must also believe that we can mend it.” Unfortunately, it’s much easier to break things than to mend them. It’s much easier to tear down than to build up. It’s much easier […]