Tom Aplomb
RSSTears and Comfort
Image via WikipediaHave you ever kissed away someone’s tears?
Tasted the salt that was rubbed on their wounds?
Decried the bitterness of what befell them?
Offered yourself as a…
The Love Act
Excited?
Surprised?
Taken aback?
Well, I hate to disappoint, but this post is not going to be x-rated. Not really.
I do get naked here, strip away the surface coverings, to bare and share my…
Pitch and Flare - Some Selling Dynamics
Image via WikipediaMuch time is spent in sales perfecting the pitch.
In 30 seconds or less, we are supposed to grab the listener’s attention, engage his or her interest, and induce…
Outside the Carton
Last night, I had a life-changing experience at Trader Joe’s. I hadn’t wanted to shop for groceries. I was dead tired from my trip to Chicago and just wanted to go home, but home had no comforts - no…
Gathering
Over the weekend I attended and spoke at the Make an Impact-Live! conference in Chicago. A warmth of spirit flowed through this remarkable event from start to finish, and everyone there was present…
Breakthroughs
At times in life we experience breakthroughs, miraculous moments of motile realization, amazing ascents to a higher level, the next stage, a stage on which we stand taller and our voice projects…
Clouds
I’ve taken countless pictures of sunrises but almost none of clouds.
Sunrise brings brightness, simple and direct.
Clouds can hide or emphasize brightness. Clouds are complex.
Clouds don’t…
Wounds and Healing
When we get a cut, a rash, or any other wound that breaks or afflicts our skin, we often apply a salve: a topical ointment we smear over the affected area to keep it clean and protected so it can…
The Tree of Life
On the platform at the station this morning people are talking.
No, I didn’t wear my Halloween costume to work today.
They are talking as they always do.
Babbling, chattering, yammering.
About…
About Tom Aplomb
Tom Aplomb is here to amuse, enlighten, and challenge, and to help you help yourself live a happier and more fulfilled life. I can't do it for you, and if you've ended up here, you wouldn't want me to.
