A mother reflect on parenting as a sacred act of helping her child navigate the “maze of a world and have her come out of her journey with her sacredness and her soul intact.”
Archives for October 2010
Tarmac Meditations #27: Be Here Now
A runner reflects on the passage of time, the truth to be found in lies, and the need to just keep going and be here now.
It’s Not the Devil in the Details
We often say “The devil is in the details” but as Phylis Wilson reflects, if we look closer we can also find evidence that we are not alone at life’s macro level.
10 Ways to Celebrate 10/10/10
10.10.10 has been designated by organizations like 350.org as a Global Work Party to take action for our planet. 350’s message to the world is: “STARTING NOW, people at 7347 events in 188 countries are getting to work on the climate crisis. People are digging community gardens, installing solar panels, planting trees, riding bikes instead of driving, doing beach clean-ups and more. We’re sending a clear message to our political leaders: “If we can get to work, so can you!”
10-10-10 Brings Out the Good, the Bad and the Weird
Kerry Slavens explores all the things that are supposed to happen on 10-10-10, from the good (people coming together to help the planet) to the weirdest (the reactivation of Atlantean Crystals anyone?) 10-10-10 will be a special day — one way or the other.
The Unkindest Cut
The moment of decision comes to most couples at some point in their middle years…and the pressure is on to consider a sterilization procedure. Most men, however, get a little tightness in their gut just thinking of a sharp object approaching the portion of the anatomy involved in a vasectomy. Here’s the experience of one guy, who happens to be a doctor.
Happy Birthday, John Lennon
There are people whose messages endure. John Lennon was one of those people. His plea, through his music and his life, that we need to “Give Peace a Chance” lives on and rises above the cynicism. Happy Birthday, John Lennon.
The Practical Man’s Home Reno Guide: Timing is Everything
Terry Hume ponders what the right thing to do would be: buy that sports car or renovate that kitchen? It’s such a tough decision. Really tough.
A History of Happiness
I think it is probably fair to assume that most Americans today consider happiness not only something that would be nice to have, but something that we really ought to have—and, moreover, something that’s within our power to bring about, if only we set our minds to it. We can be happy, we tell ourselves, teeth gritted. We should be happy. We will be happy.
On Being Alone
A video called “How to Be Alone” inspires Ali Dubrow to reflect on the joys of spending quality time with yourself.
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