If we embrace truth without attaching ourselves to an "ism" and release those "isms" back to their doctrines, the path forward becomes pathless. There is only the journey. When I become overly focused on the destination, I limit possibility. I narrow what life might reveal. As I watch the young, talented classical musicians at the Newport Classical Music Festival play little-known, even to them, quartets and sonatas, I know they have set goals for themselves—they’ve won international competitions, played as soloists with major orchestras. You cannot reach that level of artistry without aspirational goals and good teachers. Yet what moves me most is what happens while they're making music together. They listen deeply. They communicate [...]

Caring for Self What is your responsibility to your Self? Consider nourishing yourself by cultivating an organizing part who offers you time every morning to sit in silence and watch the birds at the feeder or reminds you to close your eyes and breathe consciously. Consider giving your manager part a bonus if they hang the "do not disturb" sign while you are working at your craft or your art and stand guard against even the most well-meaning intrusion. Remember to thank the loving part who gets you up from your desk to stretch or do push-ups or sing and dance. Try not to argue with the inner mommy part who makes sure you get [...]