What does wisdom look and sound like? All of us have voices, ideas, and practices which influence us in ways we may never fully appreciate. We have our favorite sources – ones we like, trust, or match our particular flavor or view of the world. Some of them are...
What does “enough” look like? After a long day at the beach, a big holiday meal, or one too many painful experiences, you might feel like you’ve had enough. Yet we often operate as if we can never have enough. If only we had more vacation days, time, success,...
How does this new year stack up against the rest? Perhaps you begin with a clear sense of what you wanted. Maybe you have a general hope for something better, different, or more of the same. You might even look to sources of wisdom and advice for that magic key that...
Mr. Pearl sat by the fire on a cold December morning. A cup of coffee in his hand, his favorite album on vinyl, his phone switched off, and (for now) no one interrupting. In other words, perfection. It had been a busy, almost overwhelming week, between the end of year...
What are you known for? Are you the life of the party? The thoughtful listener? The adventurous eater? All of us are known for something(s). And it’s usually a mixed bag. You’ve probably noticed patterns in how the people around you describe you. And you probably have...