Why does it seem that, sometimes, the hardest thing to do of all is, simply, to be still, even if only for long enough to gain a sense of peace about next steps? Continue reading Holding Patterns

“Don’t throw me down, Clark.” Continue reading High Beams

When I was a kid, I absolutely loved to daydream. Continue reading Fulfillment

Lately I don’t seem to be able to get enough of classical music when working through a new idea or seemingly tough concept; and listening has been helpful when it’s felt hard not to worry about choosing the right words when attempting to communicate what feels like an important message. Continue reading Notes

With autumn transforming the landscape, I am grateful to reflect on many wonderful experiences by which I was blessed growing up in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Continue reading Thanksgiving

I was thinking today about John Cage’s 4’33” and the access every person has to insight, intelligence, and inward beauty, but about the role of relatedness, as well. Continue reading The Only One

What if those figures in public affairs today who seem most larger-than-life are not standing on the shoulders of geniuses but, rather, a marketing machine fueled by practically nothing but our own collective insecurities? Continue reading Fast

“Don’t look-a-me, don’t laugh-a-me, don’t talk-a-me.” Continue reading The Level

I love the idea that no one’s identity falls into the victim or villain category, and that we are all one another’s heroes to the degree that we forgive and help one another, including admonishing only when needed in order to help everyone advance. Continue reading Helpers

I still believe it may be the practice itself of making art, engaging in sport, dancing – following one’s own heart in the process of self-expression, in other words – rather than allowing oneself to be externally impressed all of the time – that may be one helpful step toward a world more in tune with its intuition. Continue reading Visibility (Edited)