Welcome to my office. That's Galito (my kid's cat) keeping guard of my library. My love of books often has me salivating over & buying books faster than I can read them. So based on my annual to do, to done, to'odle, I sought inspiration for getting the printed matter into my gray matter. I … [Read more...] about Finding inspiration for reading for the love & learning of it
Stars can't shine without the darkness
This image is from 999,999,999 people. I love it. It speaks to hope, perseverance, balance, faith, seeing the big picture, glass 1/2 full kind of thinking. All in all a wonderful perspective. ~~TGIF- each Friday I rejig & re-post a blog entry from my www.life-lenses.com blog, which is about … [Read more...] about Stars can't shine without the darkness
A new twist on having a 'bun in the oven'
What does a bun in the oven mean to you? As someone who graduated, got engaged, got married, got pregnant & gave birth without the power of the internet behind me, I find it fascinating how people are using technology to share, teach, delight, surprise & confound... For those of us in … [Read more...] about A new twist on having a 'bun in the oven'
A different perspective on play, thanks to Fred Rogers
Wise words from the wise & adorable Fred Rogers. What do you think of when you think of play? A Mountain Life Lens® might think of the big picture / how to relax on the whole, while a Carrot Life Lens® might think of specific things to do. A Head Life Lens® might ponder the practicalities of … [Read more...] about A different perspective on play, thanks to Fred Rogers
Sometimes it's just plain difficult (tho not impossible) to get stuff done (thanks to angry cats)
Even when the path is clear an angry cat can hang you up. Even when you've got it all together sharp claws can tear you apart. Even when the goal is in sight & within reach it can seem far away. Even when you're doing the right thing, frustration & hurdles can prevail. But. With a sense … [Read more...] about Sometimes it's just plain difficult (tho not impossible) to get stuff done (thanks to angry cats)
Think outside the box. Where are your boundaries?
This image, from Mike Rilstone's facebook page, is a great, visual reminder of the unwitting chains that can bind our thinking. Of the assumptions we can unknowingly make. Of perspectives that can blind instead of illuminate. What assumptions are you making that are muddying the waters, … [Read more...] about Think outside the box. Where are your boundaries?
Knowledge 'vrs' Experiene (all wrapped up in 1 picture)
Juicy goodness here. Does knowledge lead the way to connecting the dots? Could you connect the dots without knowledge? What does experience look like without knowledge? … [Read more...] about Knowledge 'vrs' Experiene (all wrapped up in 1 picture)
Rarely are things so clear cut (or funny) as this pie chart
Perspective is an elusive thing. What's clear to you, may be fuzzy to me. What's obvious to me may be a huge mud puddle to you. Rarely are things so clear as this pie chart. The view from a Mountain Life Lens® perspective can be vague, cloudy & confusing for a Carrot Life Lens®. And … [Read more...] about Rarely are things so clear cut (or funny) as this pie chart
Part three: It's the 5th Annual To Do, To Done, To'odle Compilation
This is the third post in a series. Missed the first two posts? No worries, see the first one here where I summarize the to do's & to continue doing's of contributors and the second one here which goes over the to stop doing & not to do's. This post continues, this time with things to … [Read more...] about Part three: It's the 5th Annual To Do, To Done, To'odle Compilation
The biggest threat to your creativity (a la Danielle LaPorte)
I love this post from my good friend Danielle LaPorte. So much that I've reposted it below. It's a great example of how your perspective can be refreshed, enhanced & rebooted through knowing & telling your own story. The biggest threat to your creativity… … is the fear that it’s already … [Read more...] about The biggest threat to your creativity (a la Danielle LaPorte)
Part two: It's the 5th Annual To Do, To Done, To'odle Compilation
Even this dog knows what he doesn't want to do. Do you? This is the second in a series. Missed the first post? No worries, see it here where I summarize the to do's & to continue doing's of contributors. This post continues, this time with things to stop doing & not to do's. This is … [Read more...] about Part two: It's the 5th Annual To Do, To Done, To'odle Compilation
X marks the spot, or does it? Turns out Spanish tongues play a role
If high school algebra sent you into convulsions, hang on, this story has a happy ending. Terry Moore explains why the letter x means the unknown in math equations, in his TED talk (see below for the video). If you've ever wondered why the letter x stands for what we don't know, he has a surprising … [Read more...] about X marks the spot, or does it? Turns out Spanish tongues play a role
