Posted on April 30, 2009 by Thomas White
Probably you have seen this symbol before. It’s the Chinese symbol that is commonly referred to as Yin and Yang. As I was reading this morning, I was struck by a realization that everything that is definable is contained in this symbol.
All the experiences of life are either in the black or white. These [...]
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Posted on April 28, 2009 by Thomas White
Today I was sitting in our living room when Michael, our 3-year old, turns from his play and asks me a simple question. “Papa, did you buy Thomas (the tank engine) for me?” “Yes, mom and I did.” “Did you buy Percy (another Thomas character) for me?” “Yes, MIchael, mom and I did.”
“Oh, [...]
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Posted on April 10, 2009 by Thomas White
I have spent some time this morning exploring the inner sanctum of my mind. It is such a stark and fearful place. I have been here before and each time, I leave before my visit is complete. It has felt too intense. I have lashed myself for my inadequacies. I have seen the places for [...]
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Posted on April 7, 2009 by Thomas White
I am not going to engage the title of the new book (You Have to be Present to Win) in this blog (I know that the phrase “to win” has many interpretations that create the potential for misunderstanding the intent, and that’s OK).
I am going to talk today about an experience I had early this [...]
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Posted on April 6, 2009 by Thomas White
The hiatus for writing the book is over. No, the book isn’t complete – it’s underway, and shifting slightly. The biggest challenge I have is not focusing my attention on what others will think of what I am writing. This is sometimes a subtle occurrence and sometimes very overt. Whatever its obviousness, it limits the [...]
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