“Compassion is … a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.” So says Pema Chodron, an American Tibetan Buddhist who runs an abbey in Nova Scotia, Canada. This reminds me of “patient-centered care,” […]
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We have all heard the importance of investing from an early age. I have tried to do that with my son, Gabriel, by taking him on an annual outing since he was three. The two pictures above show him and our dog at the time hiking into the woods at age four and again this
“Humanitarian and songstress Laura Baron inspires audiences once again with her single “Refugee” from the album Long Road Home.” – Warlock Asylum International “Laura Baron delves into a blissful worldly sound on the nimble percussion of “Refugee”…” With “Refugee” Laura Baron taps into a spirit of community, allowing a whole orchestra to neatly come together
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Gratitude is like a savings account. Fill it up a little every paycheck and when you need a major withdrawal, you’ll have the resources. For me the paycheck comes is every time I have something to appreciate. Today it’s the gorgeous weather here in Deerfield, Mass, on my way to into the mountains of New
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Today I pulled my camping supplies down out of our attic to prepare for my annual father-son trip. My son, Gabe, and I are heading into the northeast United States with our German Shepherd, Sita. We usually stay in AirBnB’s and camp. This trip will take us into the White Mountains of New Hampshire and
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They say in meditation, there are two kinds of activities that keep you from being present, dwelling on the past or planning for the future. I definitely have a proclivity for the latter. My mind is always thinking about tomorrow. My journal is filled with action plans. I tend them, rewriting, massaging, focusing, course correcting.
I have just begun a family vacation by the beach in Massachusetts. Of course, I brought my favorite books with me. I have three I am working on now, and each one is bringing me great joy: 1. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, by Thomas Kuhn This is my second reading – the first was
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We brought our 8-yr-old little girl, Ruchi, into the United States October 2011. In April 2013 she was formally adopted in Montgomery County. Because both my wife and I are US citizens, Ruchi instantly became a citizen on that day at the age of 10. But, at the suggestion of many knowledgeable in the field
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Everywhere I go I meet people who tell me they love my Monday Morning Mojo. Just a few moments ago I met a gentleman here in Kansas City, Missouri, who thanked me – hi, Tim! I started this newsletter because Monday morning is one of my favorite times of the week. This is precisely because
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I was prepping for a full-day session about culture change with the executive team of a scientific society when I was reminded of my work with the World Bank. Our initiative went from zero to $60 million a year in just two short years and it all started with conversations All culture change begins with
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