February 2012
9 posts
Thought Control
The power thoughts have, is that they continue. They come, go, and come again like clouds passing in and through our minds. That is their only power.
Only we can invite thought to take up residence. We alone “give” thought more power.
Our attention allows those passing clouds of thought to grow and to solidify in our minds.
Thoughts want and accept our attention. They exists...
Be Aware
Take account of the impact of your presence. Your life effects everything around you. You may or may not believe it, but it’s true. You have real impact.
Your words have power. Be aware of that. Cutting or soothing. Gentle or forceful. True or untrue.
Your actions have power. Be aware of that. Deliberate or not. Helpful or hurtful. Touching or removed.
Your silence has power....
"A Far-reaching Imagination"
EULOGY FOR JOSEPH E. BROOKS
by
P. Wayne Osborne
Delivered January 31, 2012
10:00am
Knapp Funeral Home
Greenwich, Connecticut
We lost Joe only days ago, but we have NOT lost the memories and lessons learned from our years with him. Over twenty years have passed since he left the public spotlight. We have missed his bold leadership and the excitement he generated in the retailing...
December 2011
14 posts
“Life is not governed by will or intention. Life is a question of nerves, and...”
– Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray (via clioooooo)
EDITING STUFF (i.e. Clutter)
I want to speak to the older folk among us. Because the young by nature are free of this burden - - at least for now.
I’ve spoken about space before; why it’s necessary. Space opens us up for newness. For new experiences. For new ideas. Space makes room for “the other” - - that is, for others to join us in our lives.
I’m not sure what value, real value,...
Listen
There’s a lot to think about everyday. We are consumed with our lives, struggling to stay ahead, to pay the bills, to care for our loved ones, to maintain our homes, our cars, our jobs, our love lives, etc. We feel justified in thinking about these things and talking about them, so much that it’s hard to pause and listen to someone else, to hear their story.
In my opinion, listening...
The Surprise
I am a firm believer in the planned surprise.
So it goes like this: we work and work, plotting, planning, pulling the pieces together without the other person knowing. The art is in the presentation, as is most of life. The subject - - something spectacular spectacular and of utmost interest to the other. The feeling - - deep emotion, connectivity, something with great meaning. The result...
The Call of the River
There are rivers of opportunity flowing in and around all of us. The stubborn will stands in defiance and is broken into pieces by the current’s force. The frightened one holds onto what’s nearby, no matter how random or inappropriate. They become battered by the waters and occasional debris. The flexible spirit releases and flows and becomes part of the powerful, a part of something...
November 2011
8 posts
Watch
“For all the girls who think tradition should be continued, go back to the...”
– Rebecca Arrellano to the girls who were against her getting crowned homecoming king (her girlfriend was crowned homecoming queen) because it went against tradition (via feministfairytale)
Why Can't We All Love the Little Creatures
Today Sheree and I were crying at the kitchen table. Country music was blaring over the speakers and little Ruby was nudging her tennis ball under our feet. We were talking about how we wished the whole world would just love the little creatures.
Creatures entertain us. They keep us warm on a cold night. They greet us when we come home. They make us laugh. They make us cry. They are our...
Space is Crucial
To move in any direction we need space. To speak we need others to pause. To hear we need to be silent. To receive we need to be empty.
Gravity is powerful, but without open air beneath, a rock cannot fall.
Let’s make room for new thoughts. Make room for new experiences. Make room to hear the words of that guy sitting next to us on the train. Allow space for that next step we want...
October 2011
1 post
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2 posts
June 2011
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April 2011
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January 2011
10 posts
Your Wrist
If unicorns existed, they would still capture our imagination because of their illusive and magical existence. They are beautiful, unique and few. I would suggest that each human being shares similar qualities. We are one-of-a-kind entities teaming with the most incredible potential. Each person has “the wrist,” as Helen Frankenthaler describes her uniqueness as an artist. Her...
“Never regret. If it’s good, it’s wonderful, if it’s bad, it’s an experience.”
– Victoria Holt (via kari-shma)
“Our notions about happiness entrap us. We forget that they are just ideas. Our...”
– Thich Nhat Hanh (via kari-shma)
“Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere...”
– William A. Foster (via magicdoeshappen)
Something to meditate on this year.
December 2010
15 posts
“Sometimes life is a constant battle against the nostalgia of a time that can...”
– Jason Myers (via quote-book)
I try to live today nostalgically. That is, I want to feel about today the way I will remember it in ten years.
