Not so long ago, life was an inspiration. A conversation, a bird’s song, a child’s delightful laugh Each was a teacher for our souls. Then the world suddenly stopped And we lost that joy. Many of us went inside And reluctantly got used to our new ways.

Dear Kobe, I’ve known you forever, yet we never met. We’ve breathed the same air, shared so many games, amazing victories, and crushing defeats.

Tell me now, what is it you truly long for? You know that undeniable feeling you get, the one that yanks so hard on your hungry heart? Meet your profound desire right there.

There’s something powerful about the word forgive. Yet to truly forgive is incredibly rare. Think of the exceptional capacity for reconciliation by Abraham Lincoln, Nelson Mandela, and Mother Teresa.

To accept anyone else’s point of view, you must pay attention to hear them. You’ve got to pause the chatter (whoever that is) for at least a minute to really listen. You must silence everything else (at least for a moment) to get the idea.

Are you ready to be more generous, respectful, and forgiving? Meet the uplifting you. It’s that place somewhere inside that quietly whispers, “Of course they are wrong, and I still love them because we’re both human after all.”

Have you ever lost yourself in a project to the point of barely taking time to catch your breath or even forgetting to eat?   Being consumed by this kind of task is like being in the zone. You feel highly engaged, creative, productive, and satisfied.

You believe in telling like it is. In fact, you think being to the point is the best approach. You don’t mince your words. After all, they’re really only words. It’s not your fault then if someone feels hurt. Or fearful. Or actually do just about anything to avoid you (or your sarcasm or wrath).

Sometimes you just can’t help it. You dig yourself in deep when you don’t like the way something is going. You feel safer in that spot, almost protected from all the contrary ideas. Maybe you’re tired.

There are only three options. Worry about who you are. Accept who you are. Welcome who you are (like you are coming home again to who you've always been).

It sounds so absolute.   It’s a big, bold no.   Is it even possible to say under no circumstances to anything?   Is it realistic that certainly not is ever an option?

Be still for a moment.   Listen carefully to the monologues chattering away in your mind.   What do you hear?   Who are you listening to right now?

Are you ready to inspire all you possibly can in your own unique way?   When you possess two important qualities, you generate something far more mightily.   Think about your power as being potent, compelling, and inspiring.   

Each of us wishes to be seen.   We want our talents and ideals to be recognized and appreciated.   Yet so many times, we find people bristling at the ideas of others, fearing the tightness of frictions, and shutting down opposing points of view.   What if we had the courage to celebrate those differences as they occur?

You watch.   You notice.   You wonder.   And most of all, you measure yourself against some sort of almighty, invisible measuring stick that tells you how much better or worse you are than someone else.

You know you must be more tuned toward what could be. You want to imagine what new influences could offer. You seek to realize what fresh ideas and brand new eyes could reveal. You get that the risk of not discovering and creating is far greater.

Do something for me today. Please start wondering more out loud. Listen closely to the wisdom that curiosity can whisper. Tune carefully into its subtle beat.

Your soul flourishes when you bring your best self to all you love.   It shines when you are immersed in your passion.   And it prospers when you help others succeed.

You have your visions for 2019. You know what you want in your life and work.   Should you push or pull?   Well, if you elbow me, yeah, I’ll certainly protect myself as best I can.

It’s soon time to celebrate Valentine’s Day. As you tap into the true spirit of this special day, pause to really look at love with fresh eyes.   Love is a bridge between…

Revealing your true nature is powerful beyond measure.   Start now to see what happens when you do.   Pull back that veil, the one you think keeps you hidden (and oh, so safe).

You remember you way back when…   You felt unsure, taking each step so timidly, sometimes unsteady, thinking you didn’t know. 

You are a veritable force for goodness.   Yet, how is it possible that your greatest gift is your giving of yourself?   Almost as if generosity were an infinite and lush loop of caring for another that actually enhances you somehow?

Dream now for what lies ahead in 2019.   Dream big for what you long for in the coming year.   Dream bold for what matters most as your start anew.

In this moment, as a part of your New Year start, inhale deeply and then exhale, centering yourself around this incredible force.   You are literally breathing in life.

It’s Christmas. Whether you celebrate this holiday or enjoy another beautiful tradition, there’s no better time for us to envision a dove to help us conjure up peace together today. Let her quietly show us the way toward universal goodwill. Her benevolence need not be rare.

I vividly remember what a magical time December was for me as a kid. With the holiday season here, I find myself asking what it might be like to be full of wonder again. Think about it…

Yuletide carols and holiday music are in the air. Perhaps you are humming along to one of your favorite songs right now.   Have you stopped to think about making your own special music?   You must! Each of us has such a distinctive song to sing.

Want the magical secret to being thankful and showing appreciation? It’s actually very simple (notice, I did not say easy). Shift your instinctual thinking about what is missing or threatening.  Actually there’s way more than enough. There’s plenty.

Will you ever have all the time, money, connections, clicks, and rewards you think you need?   Actually there’s way more than enough. There’s plenty.

You have plenty of capability to pull off extraordinary things.    Appreciate your knowledge, your wisdom, and your energy.   But most of all, revere your capacity to be trustworthy.

Power pervades every aspect of your life.   If you are like most people, you know power when you see it. But can you really define it?   Let’s go beyond the traditional ideas of force, fear and arrogance as some of the typical means of power. Look at in a new light.

Think about your presence as a step-by-step progression from…   To merely exist.   To be nearby.   To be seen.   To be invisible yet somehow still felt.

Listen closely in each moment of your day.   Pay attention to each and every person’s story.   Quietly, you’ll discover what really matters.

Place your hands on your heart for a second. Feel into that miracle that lies beneath your flesh and your bones. Protected, safe and completely out of sight, it’s often forgotten. Still, instinctively, it beats (and beats, and beats).

Grief can be devastating.   It’s often unexpected.   It can be incredibly intense.   Yet it is also inescapable.   Since loss is so inevitable, it’s surprising to admit that grief can be good.

Your life can be described in various chunks like:   What you’ve experienced.   What you’ve learned.   What positions you’ve held.

Standing on the shore, I watch the ocean breathe. Won’t you join me? One wave in, then another out. These magical waves just keep coming. Unstoppable in their journey, yet relentless in their consistency, they ceaselessly repeat their dance.

Ahhhh, joy, my elusive friend.   You mean the world to me.    You run, you jump, you leap for the outermost reaches of a life entirely lived. Taking me by the hand, you playfully pull me along to explore the light.

Loss is: Painful. Heartfelt. Heart-wrenching.

What if you were brave enough to be a person who stood out? What if you were that rare person who stood up for what you believe in? How about if you were the voice of something seemingly [...]

I’ve had a lifelong love affair with words. One word stands above all others as my absolute favorite. Equanimity is special. It combines equal + mind.

Stay steady. Notice and manage the elements in your life. Decide the relative proportions between this and that. Are you distinguishing between work and life?

You will see it when you believe it. Because how you set your mind is pretty much everything. And set it, you sure do (who else could?). If your mind is open it can be your super power.

What if each “relation” with another were actually a “ship”?   And we sailed along together, until we didn’t.   Would each cruise mean we’d be much more aware we have a limited time together?

Intention is quite different than a goal, objectives and the planning we typically do. Goals have served us well. They are focused on what we want to achieve. Intentions have more [...]

You probably spend a great deal of time and resources learning new skills. Gaining new knowledge. Understanding a new technology, platform or some sort of code.

Your soul is a wondrous layer of multiple facets of you. Your spirit. Your longings. Your knowing.

How often are you genuinely quiet? Honoring the absence of noise. Appreciating the canyon of space possible between your ubiquitous chatter. How often do you really listen?

I have a real bias toward yes. And more and more, I value the power of a positive no. Saying no to what I do not want.

Humility comes from someone who is open to not knowing. Being open to others’ wisdom and knowledge. Even willing to be wrong. Imagine that kind of strength! You long for it in leaders.

Begin.   Begin again.   Start a draft, prototype, blog, demo app, book, song, whatever.   Play around with it.   Revise it.   Never mind. Throw it out. What was I thinking!

Feel the earth rumbling beneath your feet. You know it can never stay the same. But still, you pray for safety, stillness and all that matters deeply.

Consider this my invitation to tap into the dynamic energy of synergy. Just the sound of synergy evokes an image of a bouncing coil ready to spring with delight toward what might be next.

Mindset is attitude. And attitude is pretty much everything.

Let’s see. This is how winning takes shape. Preparation Practice Ritual

Mantras we all follow: Hurry, hurry, hurry; Don’t miss out; Order now, before it’s too late

Are you a passenger in your own life? It’s tempting to close your eyes and doze off along your journey, safely avoiding any potential threats.

Hello fear. I admit it. I can never quite pin you down but I feel your presence a lot.

I cannot fully comprehend the intricacies of light from the perspective of physics, yet I appreciate its profound impact on all living forms. Light enables us to see.

You may manage people without trust, but you cannot lead them without it. Trust is absolutely essential for leadership. It takes time and effort to build trust and only a moment to break.

Have you ever just thrown your hands up in frustration and let go of trying to control the result of something you really wanted—and somehow that thing miraculously showed up after all?

Open. Shut. Open. Shut. Open. Shut. Which are you, at least most of the time? What is your default mindset?

Possibilities are endless, kind of like infinity. That’s probably why I adore possibility so much. You can just keep imagining and imagining what could be.