March 2013
NO WORRIES
TO BEAUTIFUL…
THE INVISIBLE
I believe that the best photography captures the imagination and speaks to you in some way. When I ran across this image, I was reminded of a recent conversation with a dear friend about our society’s obsession with celebrity. During our discussion, I called it a “sickness”…and upon further reflection, I consider it to be a – Read More –
THE ROCK
A happy young couple married and chose an exotic island for their honeymoon. On the last night of their stay, they took a walk on the beach and the young woman encountered a large rock in her path. She paused. Her husband quickly picked her up and happily carried her over the rock. They decided – Read More –
DRUMLINE: DISCIPLINE IN ACTION
This is extraordinary! It is a perfect example of discipline in action…that could only have come from a tremendous amount of practice. These drummers could not have walked out onto the field and completed this routine without consistent practice. Similarly, you will only be able to achieve mastery through practiced discipline. What, at first, may – Read More –
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
A ballad singer studied under a strict teacher who insisted that he rehearse day after day, month after month the same passage from the same song, without being permitted to go any further. Finally, overwhelmed by frustration and despair, the young man ran off to find another profession. One night, stopping at an inn, he – Read More –
YANNI: THE RAIN MUST FALL
Yanni (1954-present) is a Greek pianist, keyboardist, and world renowned composer and music producer. His songs are magical, but “The Rain Must Fall” (from his performance Live at the Acropolis) will always hold a special place in my heart because of the out-of-this-world solo violinist performance by Karen Briggs (goose bumps start at 4:07 mark!). I will always remember – Read More –