Wisdom from Dale Richard Buchanan:
Dale says he first learned this mantra from his dear friend and long-time collaborator, Nina Garcia. Many thanks to Dale and Nina for reminding those of us who tend to over-function and strive to meet our own unrelenting standards that being good enough is a reasonable response to many role demands.
-Wisdom from Barbara Guest Hargin
-Ann E. Hale, sociometrist, student of J.L. and Zerka T. Moreno
Photo of Cathy & Rene M. Clay (c. 1981
LPTI places participants’ safety and wellbeing as our top priority. We are hopeful we may be able to open safely in October; however, we continue to monitor federal, state and local guidance on public health conditions. Should we be unable to open our doors in October, we will work online until such time as we can gather safely in person.
Wisdom from Zerka:
“Moreno declared that instead of looking at [hu]mankind as fallen beings, everyone is a potential genius, and like the Supreme Being, co-responsible for all of [hu]mankind. It is the genius we should emphasize, not the failings.”
– Masahide (13th C. Zen poet)
The past year has been a barn-leveling experience for many of us. We’ve had so many losses and seen so much suffering! However, as the Zen poet suggests, these dark nights can lead to moments of gratitude, peace, even transcendence.
A wise person once said: The gift of suffering is compassion. May we cultivate compassion, and may all be well in 2021!
