“While I was lying there, my whole life passed before my eyes. And you know what scared me more than anything else? It wasn’t even interesting!” — Sgt Edward Garlick in “Good Morning, Vietnam” as he describes his thoughts after falling off a bicycle and nearly getting run over by a truck We have all …
Category Archive: Coming Alive
Jul
30
Why Hold Back?
I was watching the Disney Young Musicians concert, and was struck by their incredible passion; the emotion that flowed out of them; the JOY they displayed for what they were doing . they let their heart & soul do the playing. I couldn’t stop smiling as I watched. They were not only good musically, they were so much …
Jul
21
What Are You Made For?
“Ships are safe in the harbor, but that’s not what ships were made for.” – William Shedd My wife says the word “content” or “contentment” should be banned. Why would anyone settle for a life of contentment? Oh, I know. It’s nice and it’s mellow and it’s low stress and it’s … well, it’s just …
Jul
18
Passion is critical
“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive”. ~ Harold Whitman Have you come alive? What do you need to help you come alive? What are your passionate about? What are you …