Tag Archives: perception

The nature of change

Yin and Yang. The concept of change, so it seems, came from simple observations about nature, made in ancient China. The farmers noticed how the slopes of a mountain, slowly transform from light into shade, as the sun makes its … Continue reading

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When white is actually gray

Visiting Israel these days, I rented a car at the airport for the duration of my stay. A nice compact car, which the rental agent, directing me to pick up outside the terminal, mentioned by brand and color. Being that … Continue reading

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Separation and magic

When I was a baby, I stretched out my tiny hand, placed my palm away in front of my baby face, and smiled in wonder. “This hand is mine,” I must have thought, “yet it is out there, not here. … Continue reading

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The terror of breaking free

I have two cats: Tess and Ezra. They are rescued cats from a shelter. When adopting them, several years ago, we were asked to keep them indoors; i.e. in-house cats. I should mention that this is quite common, at least … Continue reading

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The difference between short and bald

Over the past thirty plus years, I have been wearing my hair short; a matter of convenience. It meant no need to comb my hair in the morning, washing it in the shower took only minutes, and, it also meant … Continue reading

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Adjusting to Caribbean time

Time is money. And in no place is it more pronounced than in New York. We wake up before the alarm clock goes off with a feeling that we just gained more time. We hurriedly go through our morning routine, … Continue reading

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