Turn Fear & Worry Upside Down
Apr 102011
 

Our TLT story today is half philosophy, half story – – told to me by a grown man, reflecting back on an experience he had at age three in his native country of Japan.  This particular friend has been an extraordinary teacher to me, a mentor really. As we settle in to my favorite coffee/tea house, both enjoying egg salad sandwiches with a mutual friend of ours, I can feel myself begin to eagerly anticipate what I know is just minutes away: a story which is sure to be meaningful to me (and hopefully to you as well)…and the teaching Continue reading >>

 April 10, 2011  Posted by at 8:20 AM 3 Responses »
Feb 142011
 

Love.  What a truly beautiful word – to these ears at least.  However, love is one of those words I try to limit its use.  It’s a very strong word, and one I like to use with purpose and definite feeling. My cousin Roxana first brought the word ‘love’ and its use to my attention almost 20 years ago.  She has spent most of her life in Mexico, and although she can speak English, she doesn’t have much need or opportunity to use it.  One day we were discussing fundamental differences between the two languages.  She made the comment that Continue reading >>

 February 14, 2011  Posted by at 7:09 PM No Responses »