A Midsummer Night’s Dream Life

We spent the afternoon rehearsing in the hot sun. We had hoped there would be time for a quick swim before the guests arrived but we ran long. I desperately wanted to cool off and headed for the pool but turned around instantly as soon as I saw the people gathering– no public appearances in […]

Slow It Down

My coach often advises something that her coach recommends– to slow it down. At first I didn’t quite understand what she meant. Do… I… simply… speak… slower? No, it means to examine carefully what’s going on, without rushing to assume or take action. Consider and question with equanimity, before leaping. This isn’t my natural state. […]