Sometimes it is the smallest things
that make the biggest difference.
A single rose in a simple vase
Allowing someone to get in front of you on the freeway
A shoe shine
Today it was my wife, returning from the store
with a new door mat
that says,
"ENJOY LIFE"
and now I get to do just that
every time I go in and out our front door.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Passion Party #416 - Sixty
Sixty years
of waking up
taking in the sweet smell of morning
another deep breath
an opening of my heart
Who would have thought
life could be this good at this age.
This Age.
How strange.
When I was young I had trouble imagining life at 50
much less 60
but now, looking at my mom as she approaches 90 this year
I see a different view from this side of the lens.
Only 2/3 of the way through life
this short span we are given on earth
and surely i have another 33.3%
or more
to give - get - and love.
of waking up
taking in the sweet smell of morning
another deep breath
an opening of my heart
Who would have thought
life could be this good at this age.
This Age.
How strange.
When I was young I had trouble imagining life at 50
much less 60
but now, looking at my mom as she approaches 90 this year
I see a different view from this side of the lens.
Only 2/3 of the way through life
this short span we are given on earth
and surely i have another 33.3%
or more
to give - get - and love.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Passion Party #415 - It Came Upon The Midnight Clear
An evening of carols,
peace, love and a clear night
the stars twinkling over Los Angeles
not a common sight.
The message
not one of miraculous birth
but one of kindness, brotherhood
and of good will to all men
a time of caring for our sisters
making our amends
But with the woes of war
our world has suffered long
We dream to hear the angels sing
as we live two thousand years of wrong.
The love song that the angels bring
is drowned out by man's noise and strife.
If we could hear the song they sing
then love might steer the course of life.
Perhaps, for more than one night,
we can quiet our voices
listen, and give back
the song which now only angels sing.
(Thanks to Edmund H. Sears)
peace, love and a clear night
the stars twinkling over Los Angeles
not a common sight.
The message
not one of miraculous birth
but one of kindness, brotherhood
and of good will to all men
a time of caring for our sisters
making our amends
But with the woes of war
our world has suffered long
We dream to hear the angels sing
as we live two thousand years of wrong.
The love song that the angels bring
is drowned out by man's noise and strife.
If we could hear the song they sing
then love might steer the course of life.
Perhaps, for more than one night,
we can quiet our voices
listen, and give back
the song which now only angels sing.
(Thanks to Edmund H. Sears)
Friday, December 30, 2011
Passion Party #414 - Resistance Vs. Assistance
How many years did I spend
thinking I can do it alone?
I can do it better
No one is as good as me
I don't need anyone.
This resistance to change
stopped me from growing.
It slowed me down,
prevented me from helping people.
Resistance is slowing me down.
I need to let go of resistance
and ask for assistance.
Willing to delegate
trusting another person
asking for help
building a team
New concepts = New results
thinking I can do it alone?
I can do it better
No one is as good as me
I don't need anyone.
This resistance to change
stopped me from growing.
It slowed me down,
prevented me from helping people.
Resistance is slowing me down.
I need to let go of resistance
and ask for assistance.
Willing to delegate
trusting another person
asking for help
building a team
New concepts = New results
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Happy Holdays!
PLease enjoy my conducting debut with the Santa Monica High School Symphony, performing "Sleigh Ride" by Leroy Anderson
Monday, December 12, 2011
Two days until the Holiday Jazz Party Wed. 12/14
I hope you can join me in Hollywood Wednesday night. There are still $25 tickets available
Click here to learn more
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=89859
Click here to learn more
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=89859
Passion Party #413 - Actualizing Inspiration
We all have dreams and aspirations
But for many of us they remain just that -
a far off idea
that turns into a "what if"
or "I could have" or "should have".
The trick is to grab that inspiration,
create a structure for it
and then commit to another person
that you will do what it takes
to make it happen.
It's a simple formula:
A = I x (S + C)
Actualization = Inspiration x (Structure + Commitment)
But for many of us they remain just that -
a far off idea
that turns into a "what if"
or "I could have" or "should have".
The trick is to grab that inspiration,
create a structure for it
and then commit to another person
that you will do what it takes
to make it happen.
It's a simple formula:
A = I x (S + C)
Actualization = Inspiration x (Structure + Commitment)
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