Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Monday, March 25, 2013
There is no neutral.
I'm back!
It was a lovely, once in a lifetime trip where we were busy and searching and enjoying every moment.
Today though, as I return to the real world, I wanted to post this:
http://www.rolereboot.org/culture-and-politics/details/2013-03-10-small-changes-you-can-make-at-home-to-help-avoid
I have a thought-provoking question to catch up on and plenty of pictures to share, but I thought that this list was worth sharing first, and is thought provoking enough all on its own.
During my plane rides, I read Sheryl Sandberg's new book Lean In, and I really reccommend it. That said, we are in the throws of gender and sex battles constantly within our culture, not just at the "top." Yes, I believe in the book's primary thesis - that more women in power will correlate to more human rights and opportunities for women at all levels, but things other than that will also help, and help NOW - fewer assaults on women, less objectification of women, and more equality for people regardless of gender and sexual orientation. There's a lot to do, and a lot going on, so I hope you read the thought piece above and think about how you can apply it to your life.
It was a lovely, once in a lifetime trip where we were busy and searching and enjoying every moment.
Today though, as I return to the real world, I wanted to post this:
http://www.rolereboot.org/culture-and-politics/details/2013-03-10-small-changes-you-can-make-at-home-to-help-avoid
I have a thought-provoking question to catch up on and plenty of pictures to share, but I thought that this list was worth sharing first, and is thought provoking enough all on its own.
During my plane rides, I read Sheryl Sandberg's new book Lean In, and I really reccommend it. That said, we are in the throws of gender and sex battles constantly within our culture, not just at the "top." Yes, I believe in the book's primary thesis - that more women in power will correlate to more human rights and opportunities for women at all levels, but things other than that will also help, and help NOW - fewer assaults on women, less objectification of women, and more equality for people regardless of gender and sexual orientation. There's a lot to do, and a lot going on, so I hope you read the thought piece above and think about how you can apply it to your life.
Monday, March 18, 2013
Vacation time!
I'm going on arguably one of the most unique vacations I will have taken in my life up to this point - to Las Vegas, Zion National Park and to the Grand Canyon with a college friend who I adore. A week of trapsing through places that my mind does not even remotely regard as normal.
A week of deep talks and long walks with a person who never fails to give me great perspective on life.
A week of not working.
That's important.
I am taking my first blog break of the year to devote time to appreciating my vacation time. I'll try to write in a journal while I'm there and bring some of that back to you. I'll try to live in the moment, authentically, and open to the experience of it all. I won't forget that this is a vacation to explore away from, but not escape from, a life I am truly blessed to have back home (and that I will actually miss just a bit!).
I hope you have a wonderful week, whether it's filled with the normalcy of things, some changes or even some surprises.
I'll miss you while I'm gone, but I'll be back and renewed!
A week of deep talks and long walks with a person who never fails to give me great perspective on life.
A week of not working.
That's important.
I am taking my first blog break of the year to devote time to appreciating my vacation time. I'll try to write in a journal while I'm there and bring some of that back to you. I'll try to live in the moment, authentically, and open to the experience of it all. I won't forget that this is a vacation to explore away from, but not escape from, a life I am truly blessed to have back home (and that I will actually miss just a bit!).
I hope you have a wonderful week, whether it's filled with the normalcy of things, some changes or even some surprises.
I'll miss you while I'm gone, but I'll be back and renewed!
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Song Sunday
Super simple, but easily one of the most inspiring songs I've heard recently.
Let's live with integrity, with every breath in and every sacred breath out.
P.S. No, she didn't forget. My blog is wearing green:
Happy St. Patrick's Day to you!
P.S. No, she didn't forget. My blog is wearing green:
Happy St. Patrick's Day to you!
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Two Things
A week ago I was reading and drinking coffee and eating yogurt and I knew I had to share.
It reminds me of Freud's life and death drives, it reminds me of thought-provoking question #2, and it reminds me of why we're all here.
Two Things
By Langston Hughes
Two things possess the power
Two things deserve the name
Two things can reawaken
Perpetually the flame.
Two things are full of wonder,
Two things cast off all shame.
One is known by the name as Death.
And the other has no name
Except the name each gives it -
In no single mouth the same.
Enjoy your Saturday and your every day!
It reminds me of Freud's life and death drives, it reminds me of thought-provoking question #2, and it reminds me of why we're all here.
Two Things
By Langston Hughes
Two things possess the power
Two things deserve the name
Two things can reawaken
Perpetually the flame.
Two things are full of wonder,
Two things cast off all shame.
One is known by the name as Death.
And the other has no name
Except the name each gives it -
In no single mouth the same.
Enjoy your Saturday and your every day!
Friday, March 15, 2013
It's Friday!
Time to boogie like a single lady.
Packing! Dancing! Getting ready for my trip out west!
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