“Mystery reveals itself to those who maintain an openness of character.” —Robert Grundin, Swedish Actor Most of us love a good mystery. We love good books, TV shows, or movies that take us on a ride with plot twists and … Continue reading
“Don’t Let the worst people get the best of you.” —Doe Zantamata, Writer, photographer and graphic designer Today’s quote seems straightforward, but how do we actually do it? How can we untangle and release ourselves from the people who push … Continue reading
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” —Dr. Seuss, in The Lorax Among the skills introduced to our children during their early years, reading, writing, and ‘rithmatic as we called … Continue reading
“The marvelous thing about a good question is that it shapes our identity as much by the asking as it does by answering.” —David Whyte, Anglo-Irish poet What are some of the questions you have been asking yourself and others … Continue reading
“The Inner life of any great thing will be incomprehensible to me until I develop and deepen an inner life of my own.” —Parker J. Palmer, founder and Sr. Partner Emeritus of the Center for Courage & Renewal As a … Continue reading
“Our authenticity is tied to what is de-pressed and what is ex-pressed.” —Mark Nepo, Author of The Book of Awakening If you are a consistent reader of The Quotable Coach you know by now that I am a big fan … Continue reading
“The greedy one gathers all the cherries, while the simple one tasted all the cherries in one.” —Mark Nepo, Author of THE BOOK OF AWAKENING What does the word greedy mean to you? Who do you personally know that fits … Continue reading
Friday Review: GENEROSITY How can and will you demonstrate a generous spirit over the coming months? Here are a few related posts you may have missed. “Ideas, bread, and books are all the same. They’re better when they are shared.” … Continue reading
“Behind every criticism is a veiled wish.” —Esther Perel, Belgian psychotherapist How do you feel when you are criticized? How often is your immediate response to defend yourself or perhaps go on the offense and attack others? Explore a few … Continue reading
“People who throw kisses are hopelessly lazy.” —Bob Hope, 20th Century British-American stand-up comedian Consider the following personal gestures: A real kiss versus a thrown kiss An air hug versus a real one A text versus a phone call An … Continue reading