By remembering, we return to the meaning in our past. We get our sense of identity from our memories. We may never pass this way again. [Title of a song by Seals and Crofts] Grief starts to ... Read More about Remembering
Week 53: Celebration and Remembrance
Anticipating
The day we call tomorrow will come soon. We can never know about the days to come but we think about them anyway. [from the Carly Simon song "Anticipation"] I like to compare the holiday season ... Read More about Anticipating
Preparing
We prepare so that we can be ready for what comes next. By failing to prepare, you're preparing to fail. [widely attributed to Benjamin Franklin] He who is best prepared can best serve his moment ... Read More about Preparing
Interlude
An interlude is a brief rest, a time of calming or reflection. Take a breath: a new year is just around the corner. ... Read More about Interlude
Triumph
Here, triumph refers to a way of looking at things. It is a way of continuing your celebration, and you can do it alone. The harder the struggle, the more glorious the triumph. Self-realization ... Read More about Triumph
Appreciating Ritual
Practiced with a sound sense of proportion, rituals convey both social and personal benefits. I'm in awe of the universe, but I don't necessarily believe there's an intelligence or agent behind it. ... Read More about Appreciating Ritual
Celebrating
Life is ours to enjoy. The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate. [widely attributed to Oprah Winfrey] I think people in Italy live their lives better ... Read More about Celebrating