This classic scene from Allie Hall reminds us that there is always more than one way to see the same situation–even if it is just “three times a week”: Interested in some other perspective-change posts? Check out these past posts: Perspective Matters Top to Bottom Leader or Outcast Aging from a New Perspective
Aging: From a New Perspective
October 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Millions of middle-aged Americans are part of the “Sandwich Generation”–so-called because they are those individuals who must not only care for their own young and growing children but also their own aging parents. To be sure, it can be a difficult and frustrating burden. One method of dealing with the frustration of this challenge is [...]
Navel-Gazing Doesn’t Suck
June 26, 2012 By 1 Comment
The phrase “navel-gazing” has, at least in today’s western culture, come to refer to self-absorbed pursuits. This is ironic because if you really do contemplate your belly-button you’re likely to be reminded that you were once physically connected to another human being. This reminder of our “connectedness” is a far cry from self-absorption. After our [...]
Unlearning & the Future of Food
January 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
What if we could end childhood diabetes, fight world poverty and engage in a more sustainable form of agriculture just by tricking our taste buds? Sounds farfetched–if not impossible–doesn’t it? After watching this insightful TEDx talk by Homaru Canto and Ben Roche, two innovative chefs from Chicago, I think you might have a more open [...]
Unlearning Lesson #14
December 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Unlearning Lesson #14: The Grass Isn’t Greener on the Other Side “He who hesitates because he feels inferior is being surpassed by those who are busy making mistakes and becoming superior.” –Henry Link Question #14: Are there more words that begin with the letter “K” or which have “K” as their third letter? With words [...]
Portraying Heroes
September 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This past spring I had the pleasure of visiting Paris with my family. One of the highlights of the trip was a visit to the Rodin Museum. To my surprise, I came away enjoying Rodin’s “Burghers of Calais” far more than his most famous piece “The Thinker.” When Rodin created the piece for the city [...]
