bee-lifeguard

Bee Lifeguard

From time to time I check the swimming pool to see whether any bees have fallen in. If I find one, I scoop it out using my hand or a leaf, or — if the bee is in the middle of the pool — a broom. And then, depending on the state of the bee…

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Conversation With a Spider

I always feel pretty good about myself when I relocate a spider from the house to the garden. But the experience probably feels different for the spider. If the two of us could talk, the conversation might go like this: “What the hell? What’s happening?” “I’m taking you outside.” “HELP!” “I’m not going to hurt…

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The Morning Practice

We are often drawn to coaching because we think the coach is somehow wiser or smarter than we are. This couldn’t be further from the truth. I have no problem sharing my belief that every single one of my clients is smarter than I am. However, you can safely assume that any effective coach is committed…