Tuesday Morning Coffee ☕️

I was reflecting with a friend about a career setback, when they made an astute observation about the outcome of any situation is dictated by how we respond. This could be true for a career setback as well as a year like 2020 :)

When we establish rhythms of gratitude we find ourselves flowing in the current of a river of gratitude.

Thích Nhat Hahn has this great quote about the boat people in Vietnam, about how one person remaining calm on a boat caught in a storm can save many lives. I can’t think of better advice for us, today.

I was struck by a comment made in the documentary The Last Dance about Michael Jordan not being great because of his skill on the court but his ability to be relentlessly present. And this applies to me and you too...

Yesterday, my twins 5-year-olds and I got caught in a downpour while on a walk. With a nervous laugh, my daughter ran home, getting soaked. What a wonderful reminder that sometimes in life, things work as planned and sometimes they don’t. Sometimes the weather holds off and sometimes you get soaked. But the invitation remains...will we accept it and make a run for it?

In the times of quarantine, many of us are fighting to get from one task to the other, while others may be experiencing boredom. Both pull us away from being present. And we all have something to learn from this season.

Life right now is hard. We're all grieving things, whether it be jobs and income, relationships and connection, or perhaps our schedules and routines. It's ok to admit life is hard. In fact, it's in that acceptance that you find a path forward. The reality is that we can do hard things. Accept the invitation you're being made right now to learn, grow, and change.

In times where we feel anxious or are feeling overwhelmed, it’s incredibly important to remember what is ours to control, where can influence, and what we must let go.

There’s a fascinating story about a ceramics class who were split in half and one half was told they’d be judged based on quantity of pots made, and the other half quality of a single pot made. The results are interesting, and have something to teach us about our lives...