Notice the way the rocks in this wall are positioned with gaps between them. When I saw this years ago, my first thought was poor craftsmanship. Then I learned the spaces between the stones in this protective wall around Tokyo’s Imperial Palace were intentional to withstand earthquake tremors. Frequent occurrences, I was told. It hit me that we can apply
With all the stress and anxiety many are experiencing, it’s exhausting and can be contagious. It’s time to shift gears. Be intentional about shifting how you view the world. I know some of you do this. Become an “Inverse Paranoid.” It means you view the world as out to help you, not out to get
Giant troll at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.
When you hear a leader make similar points in meetings with different audiences, you know you’re hearing what they really think. You’re gaining insight into their character, too. Words matter. Pay attention to what others say and to what you say. “What You Say To Others Creates A Ripple Effect In The WorldSuccessful people speak words of
This is so true. “The difference between school and life? In school, you’re taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you’re given a test that teaches you a lesson.” ~ Tom Bodett
My friend Lori was in western North Carolina when Hurricane Helene hit. It was unknown territory to her because she lives in Virginia. She finished her business and was heading to Charlotte, but the drive didn’t go as easily as expected. She kept running into roads that were flooded or mudded. She dreaded driving through