by aliciayoung | Dec 30, 2013 | Community, LIfe, Mind, Relationships, Spirit
5. Selflessness: Our little neighbor, who shared her birthday toys with children at a local shelter. 4. Generosity & discretion: Strangers help blind man to keep his aging guide dog. NYC resident Cecil Williams had expected he would soon have to give up his...
by aliciayoung | Nov 13, 2013 | Career, Community, Identity, LIfe, Mind, Relationships, Spirit
Over the weekend, I delivered a talk on success in different cultures. What constitutes a happy or successful life? We all use a different yardstick, of course. Maybe a combination of family time, career accomplishment and financial security? A Mercedes in the...
by aliciayoung | Oct 3, 2013 | Communication, Humor, LIfe
This weekend’s New York Times magazine (p11) had a rundown of quirky items you could buy from vending machines around the world: Gold bars – Abu Dhabi (just how many coins would you need to put in?) Cupcakes – LA (sold!) Nail Polish – Paris. Hmm. Bras – Tokyo....
by aliciayoung | Sep 15, 2013 | Communication, Identity, LIfe, Mind
They’re scrawled on restroom walls, brimming with gritty wisdom. Etched on rings, on lockets, in hearts. Scrawled in diaries that reflect our journeys. Favorite words, phrases and other sayings find their way into our days. I once read that actress Sarah Jessica...
by aliciayoung | Aug 21, 2013 | LIfe, Mind, Spirit
Except, I don’t believe it was a coincidence, though many would label it that way. In college, I caught three buses to class. I wanted a place close to campus and was delighted to find one right across the road. I could sleep in and still be on time – love it! It was...
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