Dear TSJ Friends, It is a sunny Wednesday afternoon and I am sitting on our back patio where my muse (Solomon) and I are thinking about life, love and loss and how these things sometimes come in waves but can bring new graces (divine interventions) in our lives. And from your emails of late I …
Dear TSJ Friends, Have you gone through some tough times lately when you either found yourself crying or trying to withhold tears? Sometimes tears seem to flow easily and other times we feel numb and cannot cry. That is okay. But today I am sharing the value of tears. And I have a question for you …
Tears: from “Wasabi” Tears to “Was Sobbing” Tears Read More »
Dear TSJ Friends, I thought we might do something different today just for fun as a way to catch you up on things behind the scenes at TSJ headquarter. I am going to let my muse Solomon write today’s letter. He has been feeling neglected lately and he would like to tell you about it. …
Greetings TSJ Friends, (This is a letter for my children and nieces and nephews. As my Wednesday Wisdom readers, I decided to share it with you for a peek into a regular family – willing to share our loves and losses.) Dear “Kids,” I know that you are all into your careers and are too …
Russell’s Birthday & How Life Can Change in a Flash… Read More »
Dear TSJ Friends, (Please click on the green header for the most recently edited and readable version.) I confess I am guilty. I can finally admit I am a chronic people-pleaser. Solomon, my muse and source of wisdom, looked up all the information I am sharing here today and says, “Yes, it looks like you …
(Reminder: click on the green header for an ease if reading on your devices.) Dear TSJ Friends, Today I am writing a fun letter about laughing. I hope it brings you a light spirit. It takes me back to a happy memory from my youth thinking about how much my parents enjoyed reading “Laughter is …
Happy Wednesday TSJ Friends, I am so excited to write to you today! I love thinking and learning about theories regarding human development. But I also realize life is more than theories and we often need practical and useable stories to learn from each other. And while I am talking about growth as being an …
If I Am Growing Upward, How Do I Avoid Spiraling Down? Read More »
(Remember to click on the green header for a reader friendly format on your devices!) Dear TSJ Friends, I am excited to start sharing my journey of growing older! It is inspired by working on my own life story But today is an introduction: a) Understanding human development using a theory of spiral dynamics and b) …
Growing Up and Older! – Changing Perspectives on Parenting and Personal Growth Read More »
Dear TSJ Friends, (Please remember if reading this on your phones click on the top green header for ease of reading!) Even though this is going to arrive too late in the day for Wednesday words of wisdom to propel you into this day, rest assured Solomon has been working happily here in our TSJ …
A Short Reflection On Nature and Purpose-full Hope Read More »
Dear TSJ Fellow “Peeps,” I hope you are in a good space today. We all need encouragement on our journey. I am excited about writing about my little self imposed adventure that seems to have set in motion some momentum for change! I had been thinking about a couple of questions I think could …