The Lens of Your Life: Microscope, Telescope, or Kaleidoscope?We all navigate the intricate journey of life, but how do we choose to see it? Are we hunched over, examining every detail with intense scrutiny? Are we gazing far into the distance, fixed on a future point on the horizon? Or are we delighting in the ever-shifting, vibrant patterns of the present? The question, "Do you look at your life through a microscope, a telescope... or a kaleidoscope?" offers a profound framework for understanding our own perspectives and perhaps, discovering a more fulfilling way to live.The Microscope: A Close and Personal ...

Forget the Destination, Fall in Love with the JourneyLet's be honest, we all want to be great at something. Whether it's being a great parent, a great artist, a great entrepreneur, or just great at making the perfect sourdough bread, we all have a "great" we are chasing. We dream about the finish line: the applause, the successful business, the happy family, the perfectly golden-brown crust. But what if we're looking at it all wrong? What if the real magic isn't in arriving at greatness, but in the journey of getting there?There's a powerful idea that completely reframes this pursuit: ...

Musings, Tirades and some Deep ThoughtsI was going to call my blog "musings of a madman!"But as I've matured (some would call this "debatable") I realized that I'm neither especially "Angry" OR "Crazy" even though I go through periods of both.  I believe that we can all learn from each other if we're willing to be open with our thoughts, feelings, observations, successes, and yes, especially failures.  But this also requires a forum through which these thoughts and ideas can be shared.This is mine.As you peruse this blog, you'll find that I discuss my life's discoveries through the lens of ...