My “understanding” of this kind of abstract form of painting, Expressionism, was a slow process.  At first, it looked trivial.  It was through the paintings of Mark Rothko that I finally “got it

To my astonishment I’ve come to love looking at different flowers.  For years I was oblivious to most flowers.  Never noticed them. Not now.  “There are flowers everywhere, for those who bother to look”, Henri Matisse. 

Looking at yourself, seeing the changes and where they have taken you, looking at your habitual activities, over and over again, will all hold clues in your quest for peace and contentment.  And, eventually, you’ll find that in the searching is the finding. 

BCorps  are striving to not only be the best in the world but they are also committed to be the best for the world.

The highest form of kindness is an altruistic act that is done anonymously. 

Wisdom is found by not just seeking.  It comes to those who are also receptive.  Those who see, hear and listen… selflessly...not tied up in dogma…free.

I like the idea that we create our own values and determine a meaning in life… and are wholly responsible for our actions. 

McLuhan thought our new electronic media might bridge this tribal divide by linking everyone together into a kind of “global village”.

One thing to remember on your path to conquering something new: don’t be put off by the sense of unfamiliarity. 

Donald Trump now promises, and is well on the way to overturning Barack Obama’s entire legacy and returning the country back to its elitist, misogynous, and racist past.

As a liberal, bon vivant actress, Tallulah lived life to the fullest.  She learned, grew and developed. As Einstein once wrote, “A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” I would add, avoiding new things for fear of failing is a recipe for a boring life.

I admire the social and political activism of companies like Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Company.  They have fought big government and big business for years… often going beyond mere acts of philanthropy.  Their mission, and many other emerging companies (Community Benefit Corporations, in particular), is to literally change ways of doing business and, ultimately, change the world.

Some of us have a desire to keep moving to see ever more…it boils down to an insatiable curiousity.

I suspect, that when what you want to happen does happen, you won’t even be the same person.