We live in paradox when we’re willing to embrace each situation with the potential to change us. Living paradox keeps us pliable and open like clay in the potter’s hands, ready to look at each situation through a prism. By embracing paradox as a life value, you open yourself to consider any situation with an […]
Living Water – Reflections of a Curious Sage
Today I was drawn to reflect upon the passage in the Gospel of John between Jesus and the Samaritan woman. For those not familiar with the story, Jesus and his disciples journey to Samaria. They stop at a well and his disciples go to town for food. While at the well, a woman approaches. In […]
Going Deep – Reflections of a Curious Sage
Today is a reflection on ‘going deep’. Hint – it’s a lot more than football. In what way can you go deeper in your own life?
Bloom Where You’re Planted – Reflections of a Curious Sage
In today’s video, I discuss the story of Geranium from Tori Hartman’s Chakra Wisdom Oracle Cards. The times in our lives when we get uprooted are often the ones that enable us to truly stretch and grow deeper and more vibrant. Check out more at: www.connect2action.com If you’re interested in Tori’s Chakra Wisdom Oracle, you […]
Pain is Learning’s Accelerator – Reflections of a Curious Sage
Photo by Tirza van Dijk on Unsplash Pain is one of those things I try to avoid because quite frankly, it’s painful. But when I decide to trek run from pain, I lose an opportunity to grow. Pain is an ancient signal for learning. Before the modern age, pain was the surest way to […]
Breaking Free from Zombies – Reflections of a Curious Sage
In an earlier post, I shared a recent experience with zombies. For context, you may want to check out that post. In this article, I want to address ways to break free from a zombie existence. Now if you’ve been drinking zombie cocktails for a long time, the withdrawal process can be painful, but like […]
My Latest Zombie Apocalypse Experience – Reflections of a Curious Sage
I’ve heard it said and seen it for myself that some live in quiet desperation. How incredibly sad to say this, but the other day, I was reminded of how unfortunately true it may be. I had a quick trip to the Washington DC area and after checking into my room decided to […]
Stop Making Lemonade – Reflections of a Curious Sage
Enough already and stop killing perfectly happy, sunny lemons! Often we hear the old adage ‘when life throws you lemons, make lemonade’ – it’s a classic phrase to encourage a strong mental attitude and bigger picture perspective. The object of course in this idiom is that when challenges or troubles come your way (the […]