Sunset Beach, Cape May, NJ © pam lazos Pristine. The word means unspoiled, untouched, or as new, a quaint concept when describing the environment because there is almost no place left on earth that hasn’t been touched by man’s meddling. Today, freshwater supplies are more endangered than ever in human history. When only 0.5% of […]

Kintsugi: The Japanese art of mending broken pottery with gold. Everyone has their haunts—some just hide them better than others. And some, like me, have learned to make them our friends. I’ve learned that I am you, and you are me. We have been brought together for a reason—to understand the power of a collective […]

My friend and colleague, Justin Mando, who serves on the Board of the Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association (LSRA) with me, has created a triptych of videos on the Conejohela Flats, a series of small islands and adjacent mudflats in the Susquehanna River which the National Audubon Society calls significant stopover points in the Eastern U.S. […]

Writer “Would you like to write this with AI?” I am asked this question, by LinkedIn, WordPress, and several other writing tools and sites where I publish my writing. As I skip the AI button inside my head is an existential scream: NO! I’M TRYING TO BE A WRITER DAMMIT! I call myself a writer […]

Part 3 Willingness: The Ultimate Force of Creation Willingness is the most powerful force in the cosmos—a primal energy that ignites action, fuels connection, and drives creation. Willingness is the impetus that precedes action. Without willingness, engagement ceases, and the potential to participate, care, share, teach, or learn fades. It is the foundation for building […]

Part 2 The Power of Intention Intention is the energy that underpins everything we do. It’s not just a thought or a goal—it’s a force that defines how we engage with ourselves first, and then with others. Intention shapes our relationships, actions, and decisions. It’s the invisible current that guides us toward meaningful connection and […]

Introduction We live by the meaning we assign to things. Love, truth, freedom—these are words we believe we understand, concepts we hold close, often without questioning the foundation upon which they stand. But what happens when we do? This series, “Meaning: A Divergent Perspective,” is an invitation to step beyond the familiar, to examine the […]

On this eve of a new year, I’m thinking about the people that I truly appreciate and letting them know it! I appreciate you, dear Reader! Your kind attention to my musings, meanderings, and convolutions…that’s a gift. Thank you! Ed Mylett, the leader, entrepreneur, author, and amazing speaker, shared something wonderful…he said, you are ideally suited to […]

In this post, I’ll look at ways to reduce both sensory and responsibility overload in everyday life from a divergent perspective using the following perspectives: Home Maintenance Chore Mitigation Obligation Reduction HOME MAINTENANCE As someone who would never count cleaning among their hobbies, I began to notice just how much of my precious time was […]

Writers Gotta Write, Right? Writing for the sheer pleasure of writing embodies the joy of creative expression, self-discovery, and the simple act of putting thoughts into words. For writers, the act of writing isn’t just a task—it’s a necessity, a way of making sense of the world and connecting with their inner selves. Writers gotta […]