I’m sitting here in front of a fire much like the one above with a laptop upon my lap, realizing we’re within a few hours of Autumn Equinox here in the Northern Hemisphere—a time of transition. Traditionally Autumn is a time of abundant color, pumpkins and squash, heartier harvest meals, and cozy sweaters, yet too often we…

Maybe the second half isn’t so much about what we want to do, but what we won’t do anymore.

Reflect back on the last time you witnessed unfamiliar children interacting with one another, they march right up and fearlessly say hello don’t they? Most young children under the age of eight when faced with meeting other kids for the first time, approach in a expectant way of joining the fun.  They don’t stand there wondering:…