When disappointments strike, it’s often true what doesn’t kill you will make you stronger. However, it’s also true that apathy and depression are terribly frequent results. We also grow a lot — and tend to diversify our dreams — because we realized what we initially wanted is either not achievable, not achievable that way, or that we probably didn’tContinue reading "Disappointments Lead Us Into Deeper Depths"
Slow Growth and Grape Vines
I don’t like talking about myself like this (read: I did something well), and wasn’t going to publish it until I realized the value that this metaphor presents to us all. My brother outlined a perspective of me the other day. It caught me off guard: something along the lines of, “I was really gladContinue reading "Slow Growth and Grape Vines"
Yeast
Yeast is an interesting thing. See, it’s a fungus. And it changes things — for the good, and the bad. It makes bread go bad, but wine taste delicious. Moldy cheese can either be a delectable treat, or a cause for throwing it in the trash can. But whatever the case, it changes what it consumes. ItContinue reading "Yeast"
Disney Does Not Disappoint
I spent two days at Disneyland recently and since I’ve been an annual pass holder twice now (several years ago when I lived near the Mouse), I’m used to Disney and their very polished approach. But this recent January night I saw the fireworks display and the Paint the Sky (Disney Light Parade). I mustContinue reading "Disney Does Not Disappoint"
Imposter Syndrome : Rookie Status
There are two components here. On one side, we feel shame thinking about how we are imposters and yet in a role where we are trying to handle everything — or at least make an attempt. Think about it…whenever we start something new, unless we’ve done it several times before, there are going to be a lotContinue reading "Imposter Syndrome : Rookie Status"
Jeff Beaumont 