Seizing the Spectacular

This week’s #LongerView looks at failure. I’m still “sitting” through the experience so I may be here on the swinging bench for a few days this week.

Maybe not. I am no longer on deadline.

When things fall apart–as Pema Chödrön teaches me repeatedly–is yet another opportunity to define the indestructible.

As I say in the post, I know of no more breathtaking experience. I’m glad to share the bench with you, as always.

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