Have you seen Hadestown? The award winning Broadway show is a brilliant, modern retelling of the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. (And yes, it will blow you away.) Here’s the quick and dirty: Orpheus and Eurydice fall in love. Orpheus has been working on his masterpiece, an epic song that will change the world.…
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Here’s what you’re doing right (says almost no one)
READ MORE: Here’s what you’re doing right (says almost no one)When’s the last time someone pointed out what you were doing right? Not just “good job.” I mean, specifically and in detail something you did really, really well. Ok. And when’s the last time someone pointed out an error you made, or a change you might consider, or ways to improve what you’ve done? Probably…
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What you did well
READ MORE: What you did wellWhen’s the last time someone pointed out what you were doing right? Not just “good job.” I mean, specifically and in detail something you did really, really well. Ok. And when’s the last time someone pointed out an error you made, or a change you might consider, or ways to improve what you’ve done? Probably…
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When’s the last time someone REALLY listened to you?
READ MORE: When’s the last time someone REALLY listened to you?When’s the last time someone listened to you. I mean, really listened. Like, you could tell they were right there with you. It’s rare, to have someone’s attention like that. Even right now, I only have a share of your attention. And I’m holding on to it for dear life. Why? Because someone’s talking over your shoulder, your texts are…
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Why Everyone Wants To Be Scared (Just A Little)
READ MORE: Why Everyone Wants To Be Scared (Just A Little)A few weeks ago, some friends and I decided to do something really seasonal: We went out to the country (read: Jersey) to pick apples. Turns out, we’d missed apple picking season by two weeks. We could buy the ones that had been picked and stuffed into paper sacks. But what’s the fun in that. …
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Did I Tell You I’m Moving?
READ MORE: Did I Tell You I’m Moving?What’s going on in your world? Two big things this week in mine: Wed (the 9th) is my birthday, and I’m also moving. Did I tell you that? Not far—about four blocks from where I currently live on the Upper West Side. My requirements were that I didn’t want to have to change dry cleaners,…
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Why your work should belong to someone else
READ MORE: Why your work should belong to someone elseIf you had asked me last week if I’d be moved by a closing performance by Queen at the Global Citizen Festival in Central Park, I’d say, umm, probably not. But then on Thursday, I watched Bohemian Rhapsody, and that changed everything. Have you seen the movie? You kinda can’t take your eyes off Rami…
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Mary Gauthier Wants You to Start Singing a NEW Song
READ MORE: Mary Gauthier Wants You to Start Singing a NEW SongThere’s a song by recording artist and folk singer Mary Gauthier that guts me, every time. It’s called “Mercy Now,” and the song moves, achingly, through concentric circles of forgiveness: Starting with her father, who could use some mercy now…and ending with her country, which could most definitely use some mercy now. (Lord have mercy,…
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You Can’t Just Say “Hi” Forever (Even If You’re This Cute)
READ MORE: You Can’t Just Say “Hi” Forever (Even If You’re This Cute)I was in Whole Foods the other day, browsing the gluten-free cookie aisle, and I heard this little voice pipe up. “Hi!” And there, parked in a stroller by the almond milk, was an adorable baby girl, waving emphatically at me. “Hi! Hi!” “Well hello there,” I said, delighted, walking over. “What’s your name?” And…
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Highlights from a hot church weekend, circa 1987
READ MORE: Highlights from a hot church weekend, circa 1987Ever go on a church retreat? I did. Antioch Weekend at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament in Roseland, New Jersey. In the 80s. You got to wear your Jordache jeans and sleep over at host houses and hang out with kids you didn’t know (read: boys you didn’t know) from public school. Hot. We…
