We are awash in information. Insight, on the other hand, is a much rarer commodity. I recently finished Martin Gurri’s book The Revolt of the Public. Gurri claims we are living through the early stages of a seismic shift in the balance of power that will transform society as we know it. That got my …
The Time of Our Lives
This is my 200th post on Towards A Life Well-Lived. I started this blog when the pandemic hit, never imagining it would become a regular fixture in my life. Thanks for accompanying me on this journey! —————————————————————— When I was in grade school, summer vacations lasted forever. When school ended in early June, we couldn’t …
The Silence of Being
“When silence is a choice, it is an unnerving presence.” -Terry Tempest Williams Do you find silence unnerving? Does it make you feel anxious, stir-crazy, or unsettled? If so, you are not alone. Extended silence is formidable because it brings us face-to-face with our inner Selves. The ego is a mirage that protects us from …
Brighter Days
I try to keep up with current events. It’s not as much fun as it used to be. We face some significant challenges. Worse yet, I have little faith that our leaders will do much to address them beyond posturing and blaming. It’s an election year, which brings to mind my favorite Who song, Won’t …
The Beauty of Uncertainty
Note: this post runs longer than usual; it’s about a 6-minute read ———————————————————— One should not underestimate how assumptions and certainties govern our lives. That’s one of the conclusions I drew from reading White Holes by theoretical physicist Carlo Rovelli. I’ll attempt to summarize this fascinating book and offer some conclusions below. White Holes, …
What Did You Really See Today?
This is the final of three posts in a series inspired by the Irish poet, philosopher, and Priest John O’Donohue. ————————————— Many of us have made our world so familiar we dont see it anymore. A good question to ask yourself tonight is, What did I really see today? -John O’Donohue When our oldest son …
Silence and Solitude
This is the second of three posts in a series inspired by the Irish poet, author, and Priest John O’Donohue. ————————————————— I love sound. My Walter Mitty job would be a sound engineer in a recording studio. I briefly considered the profession until I learned of the math involved. Instead, I became an audiophile. Over …
Nourishing the Soul
I plan to welcome the new year with three posts inspired by the Irish poet, author, and Priest John O’Donohue. I begin today with, Nourishing the Soul. ———————————— "There is a voice within you that no one, not even you, has ever heard. Give yourself the opportunity of silence and begin to develop your listening …
New Year’s Reflections and Course Corrections
“I would write poems whether anyone looked at them or not, but I hope someone will.” -May Sarton. Same here, and while I don’t formally market this blog, I would be honored if you forwarded posts to others who might enjoy them. —————————————————————— The beginning of a new year is a good time for personal …
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The Spirit of Christmas Revisited
Deep within us is a life-force. We hold this soul-energy in our hearts, but it cannot be contained. Spirit shines through us, extending to others, even after we are gone. My departed buddy Doug captured its essence in song, rendering lyrics from sentiments expressed by the Sufi poet Hafiz: Even after all these years The …
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