Painting the Future

Painting the Future

My daughters used to paint images of their future. I wasn’t wise enough to realize it at the time.Can you remember the future? My wife once mentioned this thought to me which of course I didn’t understand. It was an idea I never considered. Ra El has a way of...
A Letter to My Future Self

A Letter to My Future Self

January 15, 2011Raleigh, North Carolina What does the future hold?Dear Jeff, It is January 15, 2011 and I am writing to you in the future. I am actually blogging to you in the future but I doubt in 20 years blogs will exists. They will be so ‘early 21st...
An Abundance of Nothing

An Abundance of Nothing

I am trying to need fewer things so I can be richer.Near Queens Bath on Kauai in HawaiiThe mantra goes something like this…the less I need, the more I have. The desire for more creates a never ending path toward wanting more and needing more....
Sign Language

Sign Language

The speed at which we live our lives can drive you crazy. You move too fastWe rush from this to that unconsciously as we have a difficult time being present and in the moment. While walking yesterday, I noticed the speed limit signs on the street and the thought...
Containing Myself

Containing Myself

I have this wonderful self-delusion that if things are organized, everything will be okay; nothing will change.The origin is probably not too hard to understand when I realize that my parent’s home has always been neat and tidy.  The apartments and homes my wife...