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We are conditioned to think that when the going gets tough the tough gets going. In today’s business environment, people are asked to do more with less. That means longer work hours, less pay, less time off; overall we are in survival mode.
What else can we do? People are losing their jobs, the well is [...]

It’s been three months since my last entry. Life happened and I found myself in need of a retreat.
As a dear friend once suggested: “Maybe it’s time to do just what’s in front of you; chop wood, carry water and let the world go by.” Every so often, I need to do just that.
So, I [...]