In days of yore, when an archer missed the red bull’s eye on the target, it was called a “sin.” And back then, “sin” meant missing the mark. No biggie. And if I, as an archer, sinned to the right, I simply drew another arrow from my quiver, nocked it,…

Written by Ann Mc Master Darcy, Darcy, Fancy Lady … yeah, you knew how to spiff things up so they came out fancy and elegant! Whether you were creating ‘wearable art’ or mystical pictures or ethereal portraits, you were in a class all your own. I watched you bring magic…

Bored – dictionary definition (mac computer) – feeling weary because one is  unoccupied or lacks interest in one’s current activity. Dr. Brad Brown’s definition (delivered during a training to someone who  was acting bored): giving the finger to God; refusing to engage in the  moment that is on offer –…

 This morning I had one of those conversations that  reminded me of an issue that has been and can be a  problem for me, if I’m not awake. I was skyping with  Belynda Petrie, CEO of One World, an organization in  South Africa that is devoted to sustainability. Belynda is…

Naphtali Mandelberg (South Africa) and I had an exchange recently about ‘shame” – the use and misuse of it in the human psyche.  It seems to me that shame has two distinct qualities – one reconfirms the truth and  reclaims our innate goodness. The other reconfirms our belief in our…

If I don’t love myself, I’m dependent on you to do  it for me. Do you really want that job? Guidelines to Love – KBB Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Share on Linkedin Share via MySpace Share on Orkut share via Reddit Share…

We just completed Lighting The Fire Within. Here are a few  people sharing about their experience and a photo of the group.  I can’t remember the last time I looked at a picture of the participants, trainer and team, and smiled with such fond memories while drinking in every face. Y’all were…

 Pura Vida (Pure Life) is an attitude that Ticos  (Costa Ricans) seem to have imbeded in their  national psyche – at least the ones I met last  week. The opportunity to visit Costa Rica was  an example of Pura Vida operating in my life.  Rick Jones, a long time friend of mine,…

Bold support is a major requirement for a real, close relationship. It requires trust enough to say what is seen/sensed; trust in the other’s “for-ness” (vs against-ness), and it requires both to trust the relationship is solid enough to be tested … now and again. Bold support is for those…

Hi all, I was thinking today about what’s required to produce a nicely burning fire. Fuel, of course, but also air … as in breathing. Notice the stores of fuel within you. Are you running low in some areas of your life? Or do you have plenty of fuel, but use…