Dissatisfaction is uncomfortable. If we get uncomfortable enough, we adjust. Dissatisfaction can be the force that leads to movement, the pathway to growth. It demands something from us. It keeps us from relaxing. It’s an annoying little whine that won’t let up until we look ahead, until we ask questions: What’s going on here? What’s […]

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Sitting on the balcony in a broken chair, facing east, into the sun, cool breeze, traffic sounds, a dog barking, radio chatter, men across the street moving things with yelling and laughing, birds telling stories. I need to shower, start laundry, do chores, start work, get the day moving forward. Where is the pause button? […]

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Today I turn 43. Starting my birthday as I usually do by making a list. Peaceful rhythms Frequent conversations and regular connections with the important people in my life Being able to name the urgency and separate myself from it Miles under my feet Choosing how much weight to give anything: what someone thinks of […]

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