Tag Archives: kindness
Spirit Dog
Spirit Dog & Spirit Animals 24 hours ago I was in the presence of #wolfdog named Sabre. Within seconds of meeting him I was bleeding. Then I sat on a bench to be on his level, told him him not to jump on me. He didn’t after that. 24 hours ago Sabee, as Norm and […]
Snakes In Suits
Snakes in Suits Snakes in Suits is well-written and explains how charismatic psychopaths smile and slither their way into the hearts and minds of trusting people in schools, businesses and government. When you read this book you’ll better understand the long lasting damage a serial psychopath leaves in their wake. Yes, they are impulsive, but […]
Always & Never
During my neuro-psychology exam I was asked about always and never. My reply was simple: “They’re lies.” When the examiner looked at me quizzically, I explained, “Always and never are absolutes that don’t exist.” Of course she was going for the word: opposites. Yet my mind shot to the yin yang of physics and metaphysics, […]
Being & Doing
Are you a Human Being or are you a Human Doing? My father-in-law, Bill, told me that he has been a Human Doing for his entire life. Norm’s mom, Pat, died last December; she and Bill married in 2001 when they were 70 and 80 years, respectively. I know that during their 15 years together […]
Unconditional Love
Today I woke up remembering that I grew up in a field of unconditional love. It didn’t matter what I accomplished or didn’t accomplish; the same amount of acceptance was offered whether a C or an A showed up on the report card. That’s how mom and dad loved us. Don’t get the idea that […]
Today I Am Grateful
Today is my birthday. From the day I was born my parents gave me unconditional love.The best kind – not hovering, not smothering, just steady and enduring. Today is the second birthday without my mother and father and third without my sister. They all died within 1 year and 1 week. Who knew that I […]
Work As Synchronized Dance
On Saturday October 17th a team of 14 human beings working in harmonic unity accomplished the feat of launching 5000 biodegradable balloons into the bright blue sky to celebrate the Indiana University football game. Other times balloons are released as solemn memorials, such as the 911 event. We were asked to color code the balloons […]
Smiling to Connect
Last Friday morning I opened a speech with the telling of a story about one of the most pivotal moments in my life. At the time this event took place I was about 19 years old, going to college, and had taken a part-time job for spending money. It was a pretty easy gig; my […]
Schadenfreude and Mudita
John Hanagan wrote his blog post on schadenfreude over a week ago, and since then I have been compelled to add my thoughts to his well written essay. My father died on Sunday morning. He lived his life as John describes mudita, “rejoicing in the happiness of other beings.” Human Beings, dogs, birds, even lizards […]
My Little Sister Died, I Miss Her
When Jeanie entered our family, she brought exuberance. By the time I was five-years-old I could tell that there was no competing with her. Mom and dad would bring people over to our home and invariably our guest would comment, “Jeanie is so pretty.” I am three years older than Jeanie, and at that tender […]
Pamela Ladd 