Surprising Lives welcomes a few popular and interesting guest authors.
Debbie Jones shared a lovely poem about being kinder to ourselves. I was immediately drawn to it and felt that the message was a universal one that everyone could benefit from hearing. After Debbie shared an updated reprint a few weeks ago in honour of World Suicide Prevention Day, I felt compelled to share it …
We need to be kinder to ourselves ( featuring Debbie Jones @gloria_smud )Read More
The ever-talented Jane Lurie recently published a tribute post to John Lewis on her blog, Jane’s Lens. The post moved me tremendously. In large part, I always appreciate Jane’s posts because she is an excellent storyteller and I think that ability is something not only to be treasured and nurtured but is intrinsic to great …
Get in Good Trouble: John Lewis from Jane Lurie @EJaneLRead More
We want to be helpful and dispense hope but how can we do so appropriately? Mark Schaefer knows a way. Those of you who know me from my marketing work probably also know that I am a fan, follower, and friend of Mark Schaefer. To be honest, it’s Mark’s insights and expertise on the subject …
As I’m writing this post, COVID-19 or Coronavirus, is actively sweeping the world. We are all practising social distancing and washing our hands like crazy (hopefully). This pandemic is not fun, in fact, it’s scary as hell. Many of us are struggling with how to cope during this chaotic time, we’re not sure how to …
How to succeed when it feels impossible; featuring Lilach BullockRead More
“An aerial view of Whampoa Garden, Hong Kong, reveals its densely packed buildings. I drew inspiration from the Kowloon Walled City — once the densest place on Earth. The Kowloon Walled City had hundreds of houses stacked on top of each other and there was very little open space. This notorious city was finally demolished …
Science, especially these days, usually gets a lot of respect. Unfortunately, it’s also getting a lot of competition from misinformation, mainly from the web. But thankfully scientists are using that same tech to stop fake science with the facts. Read on to find out what is being done; Seven in 10 Americans think the benefits …
I came upon a Facebook thread awhile ago in which all of the participants adamantly claimed that there was no such thing as climate change. That it was a hoax! I was dismayed, to say the least. So, when I read this thorough, and perhaps provocative article, about the corruption of climate change by …
Jane Lurie, one of Surprising Lives’ popular guest authors, is not only a spectacular photographer but also a stunning storyteller. With her recent blog post, House On Fire, a tribute to Greta Thunberg, our planet, and climate change, she has managed to visually punctuate the urgency of this topic. I hope her post moves you …
House on fire, featuring Greta Thunberg by Jane Lurie ( @EJaneL )Read More
Dan Pallotta is a well-known speaker, author, and charity fundraiser. Deepak Chopra says the following about Dan; “DAN PALLOTTA IS THE EMBODIMENT OF AUTHENTICITY, INTEGRITY, COURAGE AND HIGHER CALLING. HE IS A ROLE MODEL FOR ANYONE WHO WHO WANTS TO EMBARK ON THE ADVENTURE OF PERSONAL AND SOCIETAL TRANSFORMATION.” In tune with the above endorsement, …
You often hear about how we’re all living in bubbles created and nurtured by our personal views and opinions but what if we’re actually living in echo chambers. And how are echo chambers different? Does it even matter? It matters because the difference between the two can help us understand why people have such diverse …
One of the good things in life is connecting with someone new and immediately feeling a “click.” Their attitude, perspectives, or whatever, clicks with yours. And if you’re fortunate, they will inspire you too. One such person, for me, is Lynn Abaté-Johnson, (also, known as @LAJBiz on Twitter). We met online when we were both …
I became friends with Winslow Eliot about five years ago on Facebook. At the time, I had no idea who she was, just that she was an award-winning author of a number of non-fiction and fiction books. Currently, I’m reading and loving Sati And The Rider (A Satyana Mystery Book). But as if that wasn’t …
