Sometimes, it is necessary to find the right tools for a repair. This goes as much for the tools of relationships as it does for the tools of mechanics.
What are the tools you have used to repair relationships?
Redwoods
“The redwood is one of the few conifers that sprout from the stump and roots, and it declares itself willing to begin immediately to repair the damage of the lumberman and also that of the forest-burner.” -John Muir
How can you be inspired by the regenerative forces of nature?
Finding Level
Levels are such interesting tools–I have always loved that a simple bubble inside a tube of liquid can help us keep surfaces from tilting and make things line up with each other. Sometimes, I wish that our lives came with a simple tool to let us know when we’ve tipped too far in one direction. In life, that requires practice and more complicated tools than a bubble. -Michael Tino (CLF)
What are the practices or tools that you use to keep your life level?
Birthday of the Universe
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is celebrated as the birthday of the Universe, and begins the Days of Awe, a time when Jewish people are expected to repair relationships with people and with G-d by atoning for things they’ve done wrong.
Make something right and new today.
Reset
When my daughter is really upset, a drink of cold water helps her calm her body and deal with complicated emotions. The coldness is like pushing a “reset” button. For others, this physical reset involves a cup of tea, or a bite of something crunchy. -Michael Tino (CLF)
What helps you physically reset yourself?