The most radical thing we can do in a world that distracts is to truly notice. In a time when scrolling replaces seeing and noise drowns out nuance, the act of noticing has become revolutionary. Radical noticing is not just about observation—it’s about awakening. It’s choosing to see beyond the surface, to feel deeply, to […]
The little things? The little moments? They aren’t little. –Jon Kabat-Zinn In our fast-paced, often overwhelming world, it’s easy to get caught in a cycle of reactivity. We become attuned to our “triggers” – those external stimuli that spark negative emotions, stress, and anxiety. We brace ourselves, anticipating the next thing that will set us […]
We don’t always trust what we see anymore. We sometimes don’t believe our own eyes or our own ears. That gut-punching observation from Merriam-Webster’s editor, Peter Sokolowski, perfectly nails the raw anxiety surrounding authenticity, their 2023 Word of the Year. We’re drowning in deepfakes, AI-generated content, and perfectly sculpted online lives. How in are we […]
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart. –Helen Keller. “I only saw him years later when he was worn down by life. Look at him. . . . What do I say to him?” Ray Kinsella’s poignant question in […]
“I give my dancers their lives in dance and they give me mine. I want to spread my passion for dance across the world.” — Jen Blackwell As CEO/ReImaginator for 360° Nation and Chief Encouragement Officer of ouraffiliated pro bono social impact enterprise, GoodWorks 360° Foundation, I was delighted to have the opportunity to get better acquainted with Dr […]
The way we start a conversation is the way we start a relationship. – Unknown The first impression often sets the tone for an entire interaction. In a world increasingly driven by quick connections and fleeting attention spans, mastering the art of the opening can significantly enhance your conversational effectiveness. One powerful, yet simple, technique […]
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776 Today, July 4th, marks 249 years since the Second Continental Congress adopted […]
We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience. — Pierre Teilhard de Chardin As CEO/ReImaginator for 360° Nation and Chief Encouragement Officer of our affiliated pro bono social impact enterprise, GoodWorks 360° Foundation, I was delighted to have the opportunity to get better acquainted with Zen Benefiel, Founder of Planetary […]
The human soul doesn’t want to be advised or fixed or saved. It simply wants to be witnessed — to be seen, heard and companioned exactly as it is. –Parker Palmer There’s a quiet ache that lives in all of us — a longing not for advice, not for quick fixes or grand rescues, but […]
The quieter you become, the more you can hear. — Ram Dass In a world brimming with constant noise and endless distractions, it’s easy to lose touch with the very essence of what makes us human. We navigate a labyrinth of responsibilities, aspirations, and digital clamor, often forgetting the profound connections that bind us and […]
