"Resilience" ~ pop topic of the moment

Having no idea what a "pop"-ular topic I chose back in November 2011 when this blog was started, I am amazed, confused and humbled by the abundance of essays, articles, books, workshops, courses exploring "resilience". It's suddenly everywhere! I wonder.........why....?

As many leaders are writing and teaching: Many of us are searching, are hoping, are questioning the complexities of the current global experience. Resilience, we remember, is a journey - according to psychology......or a state of being, according to physics. Something to aspire towards, or something to gather strength from, or something we work on, day after day....and something we are utterly blessed with when it becomes an integral part of our being.

I'm attempting a new journey ~ calling it "A Gathering of Wisdom Journey 2012". It began with a new grandchild, and progressed to visits/conversations with family and friends, in Oregon & Colorado. It will continue in June in Nova Scotia and Massachusetts, Vermont, Maine and New York....gathering wisdom of my oldest friends, my mentors, teachers and colleagues, as we all approach this time of life through divergent, diverse paths. 
Conversations, as many have written, are essential today. Communicating honestly, with dedication to clarity, truth, learning and giving. There is forever much to give....and to gather....and to give again, after the "gathering of wisdom journey" begins. Sharing our resilience can only serve to help all.


Peace for your journey, is all I can wish you ~
(pictures are Colorado, March '12)