"Kids grow up so fast!" It's a cliché that is so true It's been amazing and humbling to watch my son grow and change in his first few months. His body has gotten bigger, there's hair on his head, and the way he engages with the world evolves daily. (Based on frequency, he seems pretty excited to have the hand-eye coordination to put his entire fist in his mouth). But even seeing someone else's child at intervals can be shocking when you realize how much they've changed since the last time you saw them. Watching the Effects of Time Time is easy to waste because we can't see it. It's not in a jar on the shelf that is slowly … [Read more...]
One of the Best Time Management Tools I’ve Found
I recently visited the Zen Garden at the Chicago Botanic Gardens, and found it a profoundly calming experience. Like many of us, I find myself bouncing around from activity to activity during the day. My mind is usually even more frantic as it works on what I need to do in the future and what I've done in the past. And, oh yeah, tries to pay attention to what I'm doing right now. For a few moments I was surrounded by the quiet in the Zen Garden. I could almost feel the cogs in my mind slowing down. My breathing became deeper and more relaxed. I was peaceful and felt a sense of clarity that is often elusive. When You Are Busy... … [Read more...]