Tag: @SilverDisobedience
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Stepping Out to Find New Comfort Zones
So much of our lives are routine-oriented. The “patterns” including all that’s involved in raising children, working and other responsibilities typically have us set in pattern-mode. Psychologists believe that patterns tend to minimize stress. Now, I don’t think anyone is claiming that kids or work are stressless—but rather knowing there’s a routine to the day…
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No Dummies…No “Just” Anything
The most societally undervalued benefits of age are the priceless intangibles that accrue from taking care of others, while managing the ebbs and flow of day-to-day living. Several years ago I wanted to hire a personal assistant. I received over 100+ resumes and almost all had the typical office skills I needed. Yet, one fascinating…
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Age as an Automotive Anaology
I think we should refer to age in auto racing terms. Horsepower is the total power output of our engines, while torque measures the “turning or torquing ability” of the engine. Practically, torque is a better measurement of how quickly your car will accelerate, while horsepower (relative to weight) is a better measure of your car’s top…
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Comparison, Imperfections, Yesterday and Today
Like snowflakes, we are all beautiful in our own ways. A work of art can be perfect while filled with imperfections. Yet, what is imperfection when speaking about works of art, like humans? If we are all one-of-a-kind, with no two of us the same, how can imperfection exist? How can a one-and-only be imperfect?…