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Work In Progress
I glanced at the license plate of the car in front of me and burst out laughing. In large letters, boldly carved around the plate, the message “One day at a time. I’m a work in progress,” deeply resonated within … Continue reading
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Peace of Mind in the New Year
The tall pine tree outside my window stands serene. Birds nestle in its boughs and sunlight sparkles through the raindrops on its branches. Just looking at it brings me a sense of peace. A few paces beyond, the world is anything … Continue reading
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You Are Not Alone
This Wednesday I was taking the train to meet my agent in San Francisco. A few days earlier, I had gone to the Santa Clara station to plan my trip, but the old station office was now closed down. There … Continue reading
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Your Story
In the age of social media I see people sending pictures, leaving brief comments on the news, and sharing great amounts of information created by corporations and networks. I also enjoy the abundance of data that is always available through … Continue reading
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What Should I Do Now?
Each spring at Santa Clara University students have to meet with their faculty advisors to review requirements and plan their courses for the year ahead. One day in May, Ellen, a graduating senior, shyly knocked at my office door, asking … Continue reading
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The World as your Self
I often think about the struggles my students go through, the challenges I face in my profession or the little problems I face in my life. I also struggle sometimes to see how those moments of taking care of my … Continue reading
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The Gift of Community
In America we prize individualism, valuing our self-reliance. And perhaps some of us grew up in dysfunctional families so we didn’t learn to trust, felt we had to be strong and had to do everything ourselves. But as I learned … Continue reading
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Something to Prove
A friend of mine went into retirement after a successful career in business, but when I met him again he was reluctant to celebrate. I was moved because even though he was being celebrated for his career, I could still see … Continue reading
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Breaking Through the Clouds
One dark, cloudy day, I was flying with my father, an Air Force pilot and flight instructor, in his single engine Cessna. I wondered to myself why he would fly in this weather. Then he climbed the plane through the … Continue reading
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Moment by Moment Clarity
When I got the news, I immediately panicked. It was early morning, ten minutes before 6:00 am and, phone in hand, I was told about my father’s heart attack. I could not enjoy a cup of tea or even my … Continue reading
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