Category Archives: acceptance

(#287) It Could Be Worse. Comparatory Suffering?


For me, comparatory suffering creates its own issues. My suffering is mine. Yours is yours. Does it really help to compare it to someone or something else— while denying the feelings in front of you? You’ve heard them. Probably have … Continue reading

Posted in acceptance, assumptions, Communication, Friendship, Words | Tagged , , , , , , | 6 Comments

#27 Take a Good Look, America. Take a Good Look, World


While enjoying dinner with a few colleagues at the Iron Cactus in Austin, Texas one of my friends blurted out, “There’s a cat on a dog! And there is a rat on the cat!”  My immediate thought—no more margaritas for … Continue reading

Posted in acceptance | 8 Comments