I was recently talking with dear friends. Some of them, like some of you probably, are facing hard financial times. Some fear losing their jobs, some were already feeling the pinch of diminishing income. Being optimistic, they are open to new possibilities, new experiences. Maybe open like they’ve never been been. That made me think [...]
Living on the Edge
Today is the very first work day in my new office. After 9 years running my business from a home office, I’ve rented office space out in the “real world.” I chose an office location very close to home – just a little over 4 miles – so the commute would be minimal.I was actually [...]
The Risk of Knowing
Recently, I have been on a quest for answers. It’s not that I don’t have any, because I do. It’s just that I was thinking about the phrase : “ you can’t un-ring the bell” . Let me give you an example. My friend has had stomach problems. Various doctors had told her various possibilities [...]
risk reframing the experience
I had driven this way before . . . when our son, Matt, was alive. He had brought me here because he thought it was beautiful country and hoped to make it his new home. He was so tired of living in the city and loved the hills surrounded by acres of natural beauty. So [...]
Birthday Blog
First off, let me apologize for not doing my blog last month. No excuses…..I just plain forgot! I went back and read all my Risk-a-day blogs thus far and have a few updates: Surgery; As it turns out, I did have my gallbladder removed on…wait for it….Friday, the 13TH (of August)! I’m really not superstitious, [...]
It’s My Birthday, And I Risk…
It’s my birthday today, and I risk… Embracing my age, the last year I can say my age begins with a “4″ Embracing my youth, seeing a long road ahead of me with so many possibilities Receiving — right into my heart — the warmth and love of those who care about me Receiving — [...]
One good joke that says it all
Among the many surprises and gifts that I find, in being an aunt of two (pre-teen) boys, is that I get to be an audience member for endless strings of Joke-Telling practices. I’ve mastered the truthiness of being “in the moment” to laugh along & encourage them….even when I’ve heard that joke a couple dozen times [...]
Risking Yes, No and Maybe
Saying “no” is often more at the heart of risk-taking for me than what may appear more daring—say, bungy jumping off a cliff. (And I’m terrified of heights!) The first chapter of my book on creative process, Foolsgold, opens with Gandhi’s words, “A ‘no’ uttered from the deepest conviction is better and greater than a [...]
The Yes! of “YES”
The Yes! of “YES” I am borrowing the title of this missive from the song by Carrie Newcomer. Carrie Newcomer is a singer/songwriter from Bloomington Indiana who sings about finding the sacred in the ordinary. Her songs touch deeply on topics including justice, spirituality, kindness and possibilities. She has been an inspiration for my own [...]
