Category: Self-Mastery
Waiting for Things to Settle Down
This past weekend, I attended a meeting sponsored by the Omega Institute to hear Thich Nhat Hanh speak. He's the Vietnamese Buddhist monk who was nominated by Martin Luther King, Jr. for the Nobel Peace... Continue readingA Mindful Message
I usually keep my work life and my religious life fairly discrete; I’m a big believer in the separation of church and state, and my religious beliefs and practices are really nobody’s business. But on... Continue readingTravels, Travails, and Truths
As a frequent flier and someone who craves autonomy, I prefer an aisle seat. It’s the only way to preserve some slight distance between overly assertive or careless neighbors and me. It also lets me... Continue readingNearly Sleepless in Seattle
Here’s the scenario: It’s 11:15 at night in Seattle. Daughter and I are trying to check into a moderately-priced airport hotel for a layover on our way to Vancouver. The complication is that I am... Continue readingTen Years After Tragedy
My family was incredibly lucky on 9/11. Some of us were periodic users of the Chambers Street subway station -- but not that day. A dear friend worked right near the Pentagon -- he was... Continue readingHow Much of People’s Lives Should Be Shared at Work?
Last week I took a couple of people out to lunch at a local restaurant where I’ve been before for both business and social lunches: The food is reasonably good, the service is reasonably responsive,... Continue readingThe Pleasures of the Office
One of the things that helps get me through challenges at work is how much I love my office. It makes a difference that I had complete control -- at least as much as the... Continue reading