Peace of Mind

Peace of Mind

Most of us don’t think or talk much about Peace of Mind. Perhaps because it seems out of reach, available only to the Mother Theresa’s and Mahatma Ghandi’s of the world. Not so. The goal of this post is to encourage you to think about, talk about,...
In Praise of Small Talk

In Praise of Small Talk

What is Small Talk and Why Bother? In praise of small talk. Seems like a strange title for a blog about “Mindful Conversation.” Most people think of mindful conversation as being about “deep talk.” But don’t be too quick to discount small...
How not to make a sale

How not to make a sale

Mindful awareness of small details yields a huge impact on new relationships. Wendy and I had an appointment with a realtor who had been recommended to us. We had a short phone chat, then met her for the first time at a property site. When we pulled up, she was...