by jean | Jan 5, 2012 | One Minute Note
In my writing this morning, three words popped up: Kindness Curiosity Trust I think I’d like these comforting words to be my theme for 2012. Because at this time of year, I can get pretty intense with plans for January and beyond. Do you get that? And...
by jean | Oct 23, 2011 | One Minute Note
In 2005, my friend Steve told me, “I love my job.” I was envious because at the time I felt unfulfilled in my work. I realize now that envy can be a gift. It acts as a neon sign that announces, “I want this for myself!” And it presents two options – change...
by jean | Sep 24, 2011 | One Minute Note
A farmer’s only horse runs away. Neighbors come over to exclaim, “We heard the awful news!” The farmer replies, “Good news? Bad news? We don’t know.” The horse comes back with a second horse. The farmer’s son rides the horse, falls and breaks his leg. The...
by jean | Apr 24, 2011 | One Minute Note
Last month, my friend Karen took motorcycle lessons. The next thing I knew, she was buying roller skates. “Why does Karen get to do all these fun things,” I whined to myself. Karen – who works a nine to five office job and is as busy as the rest of...
by jean | Feb 25, 2011 | One Minute Note
I was given notice at my nonprofit in January due to a union technicality. Much as I was assured that I was well loved and would be missed, I still had to hand in my key card. A week later, they asked me to return for a while to train the woman who replaced me....
by jean | Jan 8, 2011 | One Minute Note
Whoops! I wrote this and just now posted it. Enjoy! I flew to Charlottesville, Virginia with a long stretch of vacation in front of me. There would time to sleep in, visit, eat well and do holiday activities. I soaked in the luxury of this schedule for about three...
