Q.E.D. is an initialism of the Latin phrase quod erat demonstrandum, which translates as “which was to be demonstrated.” The phrase is traditionally placed in its abbreviated form at the end of a mathematical proof or philosophical argument when what was […]
Continue reading »Open-Hand Slap in the Face
I wonder if we either hear what we hear to meet a need (something fitting an insecurity), or (if we are clear and willing), hear what can help heal us. It’s a slap in the face, then, if we will […]
Continue reading »Fish Up a Tree
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid. ~ Albert Einstein I’ve always known I’m smart.Empirical evidence doesn’t lie.I’ve always known […]
Continue reading »Examine the Moment
Walk along a beach,pebbles and sand blend,stretch as carpet.Examine a pebble, colors cascade,tiny world replete with hills.Let sand run through fingers,marvel at still smaller globesand imagine the not only unseenbut unseeable molecules and atoms,more miniscule orbs.Experience the day,hours and minutes […]
Continue reading »Subject to Change
Our perspective on change is subject to change. ~ Vernetta Howell Grant me the serenity to acceptwhat I cannot change.Well, that doesn’t leave muchsince I’m in charge of the world, huh?But then again, my track record…doesn’t seem like much I’ve […]
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