Events & news
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Cheap shots
“Tune out the cheap shots people take at you. Don’t waste words on people who deserve your silence. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can say is nothing at all.” ~Angel Chernoff These days, I have to limit the amount of time I listen to the news. Political rhetoric is nastier than ever. Sometimes I’m tempted to risk being uninformed — even though I know better. At the end of the day, what worries me most is the fact that the brutal political rhetoric has a ripple effect on the folks we encounter in our daily lives. Road rage is worse than ever. People don’t smile as much. (One of…
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Stone-cold silence.
“You gotta be careful: Don’t say a word to nobody about nothing anytime ever.” ~ Johnny Depp
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Social media is breaking us. What can we do about it?
“It amazes me that we are all on X and Facebook. By “we” I mean adults. We’re adults, right? But emotionally we’re a culture of seven-year-olds. Have you ever had that moment when are you updating your status and you realize that every status update is just a variation on a single request: “Would someone please acknowledge me?” ~Marc Mason, Attempting Normal Last week’s tragic events — including several shootings that didn’t get much news coverage — are finally sparking serious dialogue about social media abuse and how it’s tearing us apart. This conversation is long overdue. Social media has changed our lives, and not always for the better. Over…
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Clarity
“You cannot see your reflection in running water. Only in rest and stillness can clarity be found.” ~Lao Tzu I’ve been out of town for over a week, returning home yesterday with a suitcase to unpack and the bittersweet sense that fall is in the air. Starting this week, I’m taking a short break from Life Lines while I prepare for a new project. Meanwhile, I hope you find moments of stillness and clarity as we approach a new season. ~CL
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Social Connection: Part 2
“True friendship withstands time, distance, and silence.” ~Isabel Allende In yesterday’s post, I shared a medical doctor’s advice on maintaining healthy social connections. These days, everyone is busy and overbooked, whether we’re talking about work and family obligations, community groups, social commitments, or medical appointments. When we’re overwhelmed or exhausted by the dates on our calendars (or whatever life is throwing at us) we might neglect our friendships. I’m guilty as charged, and I don’t always practice what I preach. As much as I believe in initiating contact with others, there have been times when I’ve needed to repair my spirit and spend time alone. That’s one of the hard…
