Monthly Archives: May 2017

May Weather In Washington

Posted on May 31, 2017 by terryshen

Washington, D.C. is not known for its weather.  But the month of May is definitely the bright spot here.  For one, the Memorial Weekend signifies the pool openings.  Warmer weather must be close. Worth a mention is the change of … Continue reading →

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Look For The Good In Others

Posted on May 30, 2017 by terryshen

Judgement is a two-edge sword.  We use it in our daily dealings.  It helps us assess situation and make decision.  But, in so doing, we see the “negatives” in others.  Nose too big, color too bright, too slow, not fast … Continue reading →

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My One-Day Meditation Workshop

Posted on May 29, 2017 by terryshen

Two weekends ago, I attended an one day meditation workshop.  Sitting and meditating along with others in a large room opened my eyes to what it takes to “be still.”  Before I share my experience, first a bit about the … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 28 May 2017

Posted on May 28, 2017 by terryshen

Lots of introspection this week.  In a way it’s part of my detox from the political news and part of the children coming home from end of school.  And a third part due to a recent meditation workshop I attended … Continue reading →

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How Is Your Lens?

Posted on May 27, 2017 by terryshen

Can you see clearly? By lens, I don’t mean spectacles.  Allow me to explain. First, let’s try this quiz: “We are a nation of immigrants” – is that good? is that bad? or neither?  The answer depends on your “lens”. … Continue reading →

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Family Time

Posted on May 26, 2017 by terryshen

Family members look out for one another. Regardless if they are physically apart or together. Quality time and laughter they shared. Last a lifetime as long as they cared. So, treasure those family time that matter.

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What is Fear?

Posted on May 25, 2017 by terryshen

Negative emotions can be described as any feeling which causes us to be miserable and sad.  They are inevitable part of human experiences. But our popular culture tends to view negative emotions as weaknesses and shy away from addressing them. I … Continue reading →

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The Suffering Continues

Posted on May 23, 2017 by terryshen

Last night, 22 people lost their lives while attending a concert in Manchester, England. A terrorist suicide bomber detonated an Improvised Explosive Device as concert goers were leaving the Manchester Arena at the conclusion of the concert. More than 50 … Continue reading →

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Keeping Eyes On The Prize

Posted on May 22, 2017 by terryshen

Say you have figured out what is important, your big rock or whatever the metaphor may be.  Keeping focus on it is however not always easy.  Because what’s important often takes a tumble to the trivials of daily life.  Why? … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 21 May 2017

Posted on May 21, 2017 by terryshen

Not sure if fiasco is the right descriptor for Washington.  But ever since the election in last November, I have been fatigued by the negative fallouts.  It is not in keeping with my direction in life.  So I have decided it’s time … Continue reading →

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