Assumptions and Lost Possibilities- The Jack Story

I just remembered a story my father related to me on more than one occasion. I’ve always though of it as Dad’s Jack Story.  A little research today quickly reveals the lineage, or… Read More →

Two Boats, Three Stories- A Taoist Perspective

Imagine that you’re on your boat spending an idyllic afternoon on a favorite lake. The weather is calm and  perfectly clear.  Suddenly you see another boat bearing down on you, headed for a… Read More →

You’re Absolutely Right!

In a previous post (Stop the War) I wrote about the practice of Nevermind, the rare ability to let go of a strongly held position,  which for me is epitomized by Liz’s classic… Read More →

It’s About Time!

Just as I was marveling at how fast the past year went by, and how short time is, I remembered  how a shepherd boy answered the question posed to him by a wise… Read More →

Parable of Stones Into Fruit

My cousin Arthur’s father was a lifelong advocate for peace, justice and civil rights.  This is something he wrote.  I’m writing this from Pomona New York.  Pomona, the Goddess of fruit.  Pomona, where… Read More →

A Cautionary Tale for Frogs and Peeps

The Two Frogs I’m posting this especially for my friends and colleagues on the Reinvention Path as the Summit winds down.  By the way, there is a very similar story from the Hasidic… Read More →

The Most Precious Thing

Here’s a story that has a lot of resonance for me lately.  My partner Liz Mangual and I have adapted it from a version by Jim May we found in More Ready to… Read More →

What Do You Bring To The Feast?

Here’s a story offering as I prepare to participate on an online Reinvention Summit.  I’ve encountered versions from Africa and from  Europe.   The setting of course could be anywhere where we gather with… Read More →