“There is strong shadow where there is much light.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe We are meant to live our lives in the light of work that feeds our purpose, and with people who encourage us to be … [Read more...]
The Power of Courageous Vulnerability
Recently I watched Sarah, an older woman with Parkinson’s, climb onto a stage to read her poetry. “I’ll do my best to read,” she said softly and smiled at the audience. “In spite of the shaking.” … [Read more...]
Writing the First Draft of Your Life
“You’re kidding, right?” “No, Martin. It’s definitely shingles.” I was incredulous. “Are you sure it’s not spider bites?” “You are aware that I graduated from medical school, aren’t you?” “Yeah, … [Read more...]
Stop the World, I Want to Get Off
I woke up at four o’clock in the morning with the above line in my head, maybe because I’d gone to bed after watching the Tony Awards and had Broadway lodged in my brain. Or it could’ve been the … [Read more...]
The AeroDynamics of a Purpose-Filled Life
If aerodynamics are what results from the motion of air as it interacts with a moving object, then I believe the AeroDynamics of Life are what results from the energy we create and allow into our … [Read more...]
