Empathy, matching the mood of your companions. The initial primitive embodiment of empathy was wide spread fear. Not every situation benefits from empathy.

When identical colors collide, no matter how hard you stir, the outcome remains the same. A small dash of ‘different’ can change everything. This happens not because of proximity, but through incorporation.

In a lifetime, a diverse array of doors open and close. Some doors will always lack logical justification. But in some seasons stepping through may be the right step to take. You can afford the risk, potential loss and cost. Which doors are worth taking the risk and walking through before they close? Maybe that…

There are certain lessons that are a joy to learn over and over again. The unprecedented joy children find in small objects. The world continuing to spin after taking a day off of work. The impact a small act of kindness can have. The importance of staying hydrated.

Charles was within his first few months of life. Having been born amidst a chorus of chirps great joy was found in discovering life’s prize storerooms. Thus far spring was his favorite. It had a cheerful tone to it. And, contributing to some extent, was the fact that it was the season he was born…