Bursting the Bubble
I've been thinking a lot about silo mentality. That is the holding (and hoarding) of information and knowledge at work in many organizations. Like most people, I have been on both sides of the silo wall. From within the bubble,…
State of the (New)Year
I recently took a reading tour of the blog entries from the height of the pandemic. In that liminal space, two things came forward as priorities; respecting the body and maintaining a connection to other humans. Many of us became…
Virtual Space: Barbed Tongues
I am active in several virtual spaces, like everyone else. One thing I've noticed of late is how discourteous the some of the commentary is. It is as if it is no longer enough to disagree with someone. It is…
Observe: Air Quality
There is some weird air out there. The weather in the NE is both cooler and more humid than usual. Dust is moving through other parts of the country, and the Rocky Mountain west navigates fire and ash. These are…
Observe: Principles
There are beliefs that are fundamental in all of us, things we hold true. These are our foundational principles and they create the scaffolding for our reality. When was the last time you looked at yours, not as an exercise…
Observe: Drag
I love The West Wing. Recently, I rewatched the entire series and was struck by a scene between Bruno Gianelli and President Bartlett in episode 8 (season 3): The Indians in the Lobby. In this scene, Bruno talks about drag…
Observe: Air Bender
I read an interesting article about breathing this morning. I did have a little bone to pick so here we are. The following quote is what sent up the flag. For the body to function as peak efficiency we need…
Observe: The Quo
How are you? Really. Are you resting well? Nurturing your body well? Do you feel like you are living, rather than surviving? Breathe. Our current reality, regardless of where in the world you are, is affected by the pandemic and…
Observe: Compliance
Every day, we do things because they are expected. Because that is the way things are. It is the rhythm of our society. One that many of us navigate with grace. Some types of compliance are necessary for the function,…
Observe: Temporary States
Depending on where you live, there may be a shift in living and working. Here in MA, things are slowly opening up and the reality of being out in the world is a different temporary state than staying at home.…