Category: Philosophy
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Worry Must Lead To Action
Worrying is a part of me. I have been a worrier all my life. I wish I was not a worrier—life seems to be easier for those who don’t worry so much—but I’m in my late fifties now and resigned…
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Releasing Ourselves from Shame
Last week I noticed author Brené Brown posting some new downloadable graphics to commemorate the tenth anniversary of her book The Gifts of Imperfection. Immediately I decided I’d print out two of these and post one in my office and…
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Never Forget, But Also Pay Attention
Of course, I remember where I was on September 11, 2001. I was home with my five-week-old son, and as the day ticked on, I became more and more afraid for his future. We now call this day Patriot Day.…
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Subject to Change
I walked out in the morning to find the flowers I’d been nurturing shriveled on their stems, leaves drooped as if the plant had caught some sort of virus. I don’t know what happened. Maybe a rabbit or an armadillo…
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Persistent
The landscaper said those shrubs were at the end of their life, recommended they be pulled out and replaced. That was six years ago. Yesterday I trimmed off a foot of new growth, lush and green with tiny fragrant white…
Karen Pickell: Between 