reflections

  • The Plan Is Not To Worry

    How do you plan your goals? I don’t go through life setting specific goals. I have a clear sense of who I am. I also know where I want to be. I try to make decisions based on experience and… Continue reading

    The Plan Is Not To Worry
  • Are We All Nuts?

    What is a word you feel that too many people use? “Gatijo” o “Perrijo” In Spanish, these words represent the fusion of “cat or dog” with “son or daughter.” We’re living through a tremendous generational shift across the world. One… Continue reading

    Are We All Nuts?
  • Embracing Silence

    What brings you peace? Being with Myself I don’t want to be misunderstood. I love my children and my family. I cherish being with them. I enjoy my work and spending time with my friends. But, nothing brings me more… Continue reading

    Embracing Silence
  • The Seed that We Plant Today

    What profession do you admire most and why? I have deep admiration for all professions that care for the most vulnerable members of society. This includes doctors who treat people with disabilities. It also includes caregivers in nursing homes who… Continue reading

    The Seed that We Plant Today
  • I Can’t Leave Home Without It

    What is the most important thing to carry with you all the time? I believe that 99.99% of people would answer: “My cellphone.” This is sad and worrying. Consider that an everyday electronic device was a oddities for most people… Continue reading

    I Can’t Leave Home Without It
  • Broadcasting Good Will

    What change, big or small, would you like your blog to make in the world? Writing in a blog is essential for maintaining good mental health. Just like other healthy habits, take a few minutes each day to write down… Continue reading

    Broadcasting Good Will
  • One Life, Infinite Meaning

    Describe your life in an alternate universe. OK, when thinking about this phrase, it’s easy to imagine our lives avoiding the mistakes we’ve made in the past. Likewise, we picture ourselves doing something different from what we’re now doing. In… Continue reading

    One Life, Infinite Meaning
  • How Much Are Good Times Worth?

    What’s the most money you’ve ever spent on a meal? Was it worth it? I don’t really keep track of this because I usually don’t spend much on eating out. In my country, dining at a good restaurant costs around… Continue reading

    How Much Are Good Times Worth?
  • Another Guinness Record

    Scour the news for an entirely uninteresting story. Consider how it connects to your life. Write about that. The biggest “Stupid Thing” in the world. This week, something about the world’s largest (insert any absurdity here) made the news—complete with… Continue reading

    Another Guinness Record
  • 10 Unvaluable Things

    List 30 things that make you happy. I just need a list of ten to count the things I’m happy and blessed for: Continue reading

    10 Unvaluable Things