February Theme: Passion (chosen by Dani, author of Positively Present )
As this month passed by in a flash, passion was on my mind.
As I’ve said in a previous post, what is on our mind makes us see “it” more often in our daily lives. That’s why I love RAOKA so much, it turns my head [...]
striving for an agile body and mind
Category Archives: Leadership
RAOKA: Passion
Random Acts of Kick Arse: Gratitude
This month flowed with gratitude.
And when I say flowed, I mean like Niagara Falls!
Sami’s awesome RAOKA leadership has resulted in something special for me—almost like a cosmic shift. I have noticed repeatedly in my world that if one looks for something, one will find it.
A tangential example: a close friend of mine recently had a [...]
The Harvard Psychedelic Club: Another Piece of the Puzzle
[photo credit afgooey74]
LSD = D-lysergic acid diethylamide
When I was asked to review The Harvard Psychedelic Club, authored by Don Lattin, the request couldn’t have come at a better time. Plus, Mr. Lattin was formerly the religion writer for the San Francisco Chronicle, right in my own geographical backyard. Coolio!
I was born in autumn of 1970. [...]
How to Not Blow Up Your Blog In Disgust After Six Months
[Photo courtesy Philms]
I’ve been blogging for six months as of January 19th, averaging three posts a week. And, yes, I’m still here.
I am woman—hear me roar.
[meow]
For those new to my blog, I should give you some context. I had to leave my job as a scientist in biotech about this time last year because of [...]
Guest Post by Jason Ulsrud: Hold On, How I’m Surviving
I discovered Jason and his blog, literally, about a week ago via a comment he left over at my good buddy Steven’s site (at Human Explosion).
He had me at, “Hello.”
Well, he has my readership, anyway.
I find him to be vibrant, engaging, and genuine. I immediately felt connected to his spirit, which is [...]
My Writing Life: An Answered Question
As I stated not long ago, 2010 is my year of the BOOK.
I will finish the BOOK and try my damndest to get the sucker published. I also mentioned that I want to bring you with me on my journey—today my message is towards that end.
Please get comfortable, slip the metal tab into the buckle [...]
Front Porch: Cardboard Sleds, Machu Picchu, and Sami May
I host a weekend series here at Jane Be Nimble called Front Porch with a focus on people’s stories, spanning comedy to tragedy, to steep us in the human experience. Many of life’s best stories are told on front porches, in break rooms, and in back yards; that’s what Front Porch is all about.
The [...]
The Fragrant Salve
[Image courtesy Hamed Saber]
Recently, I’ve felt a deep shift in my perceptions.
I find it interesting that, lately, people have been telling me what’s on their minds—or maybe I’m finally listening?
Examples:
A dear friend of mine said when she thought of me she thought of the word, “grace.”
Another friend deemed my blog the “The Most Positive Blog [...]
Shedding
[Photo courtesy zaps06]
I’m in the process of reinventing myself, shedding my skin, and uncovering a new Lori. A Lori that accepts the cards she’s been dealt and learns to play the hand with grace and gratitude. Actually, to be honest, gratitude remains a stretch for me, but I can certainly focus on living with grace. [...]
Front Porch: Brave, Bold Tess
[Photo courtesy Just Chaos]
As you all know, I host a weekend series here at Jane Be Nimble called Front Porch with a focus on people’s stories (spanning comedy to tragedy)—to steep us in the human experience. Many of life’s best stories are told on front porches, in break rooms, and in back yards; that’s what [...]