“Having compassion doesn’t mean we can’t take a stand. It’s important to speak up when we’ve been hurt, when...
Archive for category: Taking Action
Why Your Work Disappoints You
“Nobody tells this to people who are beginners, I wish someone told me. All of us who do creative...
My Days Are Numbered
I have 6,624 days left to live. More or less. Today is my birthday. I’ve completed 64 years since...
We Know What We Need to Do and We’re Not Doing It
Don’t try to think yourself into taking action. Don’t wait until you’re feeling better. The term used in Zimbabwe...
You’re starting with nothing. You sit down to write an essay (or novel) facing a blank screen. You sit...
Are You Suffering from Kufungisisa?
In our recent issue of Thirty Thousand Days: A Journal for Purposeful Living, we have an article on an...
What To Do When You Slip (Resolutions & Goals)
We’re doing a lot of slipping these days in Vermont. Our driveway, backyard, the parking area, the trails that...
Are You Disappointed with Your Progress?
Are Your Disappointed with your Progress? I think Pema Chodron has the best book titles: When Things Fall Apart...