What Goals?

How often do you say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals? I don’t have any. Never have. Is the answer, but life has many layers of meaning. Unless of course we consider different types of goals. For me, nothing is more important than feeling good. Inner peace is the goal. So yes,ContinueContinue reading “What Goals?”

Iftikhar Malik

Who was your most influential teacher? Why? I went to university at the age of 39. an age when most adults pretty much think they have life worked out. I discovered that I didn’t. It was a wonderful, rejuvenating, experience. My world opened up, I learned of things I didn’t even know I didn’t know.ContinueContinue reading “Iftikhar Malik”

The Edge of Humanity

At the edge of HumanityThere is a spaceA gap representing a choiceLife has assaulted youBeaten you backDestroyed your youthful dreamsLeft you bereftAngryDisappointedDisillusionedBroken?You feel outside hopeWorthlessTrodden down by the success of othersDiminished by being differentYou’re all wrong in this worldFor any number of reasonsThat don’t exist anywhereOther than in the minds of thoseWho make themselves feelContinueContinue reading “The Edge of Humanity”

Odd but True

What was the best compliment you’ve received? I’ve been complimented on my writing. My book has several amazing fans, one of whom sleeps with it beside their bed, a close friend says it’s the only book they’ve ever read 3 times. My sister-in-law’s sister said it was awesome in a note. That means the world.ContinueContinue reading “Odd but True”

Oldness

Oldness is a natural state of life if you’re lucky. Getting old is optional. The trouble is that the world keeps telling you you’re old rather than celebrating that. You get treated like an old banger rather than the shiny new cars that adorn the driveways of the youthful and allegedly vibrant. Those old bangersContinueContinue reading “Oldness”