Hello to you listening around the world!

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey with your host Diane Wyzga.

About a block from my library or a block from the post office sits a house on a corner. Propped against this house I saw a very large sheet of plywood. Spray-painted in large black letters were these words: Kill Lawyers - Not Cops.

Putting aside any 1st Amendment right of free speech arguments or the notion that many folks don’t like lawyers until they need one, I have a question: When and how did we arrive at this place? When and how did we depart from human kindness, civility, and manners?

I’ve often spoken to the man who lives in this house as I passed by on my walk, admired his sunflowers, commented on the weather. I plan to walk up to his door and say, “I am a lawyer. Are you going to kill me? Or do you wish someone would?” I want to hear how he arrived at his position. And then perhaps get him to put away his larger-than-life sign before some yahoo takes him up on the dare.

Practical Tip: Be of speech a little more careful than anything else today, tomorrow, and forever.

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Hello to you listening in Istanbul, Turkey!

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Time Out Tuesday and your host, Diane Wyzga.

In the last moments of his life the Buddha was lying on his deathbed surrounded by his closest monastics awaiting his final words. The Buddha opens his eyes and says, “Life is a river.” His words are passed from one monk to the next until they arrive at the most junior monk who asks, “Yes, but what does the Buddha mean, “life is a river”? The question makes its way back to the most senior monk who leans over the Buddha and asks, “But what do you mean, “life is a river”?

The Buddha draws a final deep breath, shrugs his shoulders and says, “Alright already. So life is not a river.”

What was the Buddha telling us about Life? What difference does it make? It doesn’t. What matters is you, how you are figuring out your life as you are living it.

Question: What if you will never get Life completely figured out? How might you live your precious life - today - knowing it is inherently unknowable?

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Hello to you listening in Torrox, Spain!

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.

In 2022 my long time friend and colleague, Kate Griffiths (and 3 co-founders) launched Foundation of Colours, a trail-blazing organization exploring the profound impact of colour on human consciousness, health, and well-being. Having discovered her calling to colour Kate established the Foundation to give more people in the world access to the power of colour. In her words, “We are an innovative organisation exploring the transformative power of colour on human consciousness through cutting-edge research, consultancy, and experiential learning.

The Foundation’s mission is to expand colour consciousness to create a more connected society. We’re pioneering ways to harness colour’s unique ability to enhance emotional, spiritual, and social intelligence – from individual growth to organisational transformation. We have seen how working with colour has shifted the energy of individuals, teams, and organisations to effect positive change. We want others to benefit from this little-understood solution. ” [Attribution: Interview by Dennis Pitocco, CEO/ReImaginator for 360° Nation; published on 01-22-25]

Click HERE to read the interview in full, access Contact Links and watch 1-minute videos on YouTube (What is the Foundation of Colours) (Why the FoC and Why Now)

But wait! There’s more! Kate is offering a Power of Colour Summit on March 21-23, 2025, 12:00 GMT / 7AM EST. March 21st coincides with International Colour Day. Click HERE to learn more about this free 3-day live virtual event and Register.

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Hello to you listening in Dhaka, Bangladesh!

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.

As both lawyer and litigation consultant I’ve been faced with discerning the letter of the law and the spirit of the law. Welcome back for the Conclusion of our story [The Fire on the Mountain] about a rich man, a servant and a bet which came to mind after reading this line by Henrik Ibsen: “A thousand words will not leave so deep an impression as one deed.”

Story Prompt: When in your life have you struggled with the difference between the spirit of the law and the letter of the law? How did you resolve the struggle? Write that story!

Practical Tip: The magic of stories is also in the sharing. If you wish share your story with someone or something. All that matters is you have a story.

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Hello to you listening in Jaipur, India!

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Thoughts on Thursday and your host, Diane Wyzga.

As both lawyer and litigation consultant I’ve been faced with discerning the letter of the law and the spirit of the law. Welcome to Part 1 of a story [The Fire on the Mountain] I’ve often told about a rich man, a servant and a bet, a story which came to mind after reading this line by Henrik Ibsen: “A thousand words will not leave so deep an impression as one deed.”

We’ve come to the end of Part 1. Please join us tomorrow for the conclusion of the story and your very own Story Prompt!

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Hello to you listening in Nairobi, Kenya!

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.

The old ones in China tell a story about an equally old painter who invited friends to his home to see his latest work.

His friends gathered around to admire the artist’s painting which he had hung on a wall. The painting was a scene of a little park and a tiny footbridge crossing a stream that meandered through a forest that opened onto a meadow where stood a small cottage with an equally small door painted blue.

Those gathered together turned around to tell the painter how much they admired his work but he was nowhere to be found. One of his friends said, "Look! There he is! In the painting!" He walked up the path that led to the door of the cottage, stopped, turned, smiled, and disappeared inside.

Question: Imagine becoming so engrossed in your work that you end up disappearing into it in the same way. What do you imagine happens next? Become that!

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Hello, to you listening in Post Falls, Idaho!

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Time Out Tuesday and your host, Diane Wyzga.

What does it mean to be radical? Radical. It’s an ominous word, conveying danger, counter-culture, or even extreme behavior. But being radical can also mean speaking truth quietly with conviction, intention, and courage.

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde (another Jersey Girl!) fearlessly spoke truth to power in clear, concise, and compassionate words calling for mercy at an interfaith national prayer service at our National Cathedral. What was so important that the bishop would dare to directly address the president during her sermon, pleading for him to have “mercy on the people in the country who are scared,” notably, immigrants and members of the LGBTQ community. Hope! Hope was so important. Hope was the radical choice.

Click HERE to listen to Bishop Budde’s radical choice of hope.

“To be truly radical is to make hope possible, rather than despair convincing.” [Raymond Williams ~ Keywords]

CTA: How might you join us in the Ranks of the Radicals to make hope possible?

YouTube BONUS: Finding Courage in the Face of Injustice: A Call to Act

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Hello to you listening in Fairhope, Alabama!

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.

I’m delighted to share with you an invitation to join us livestream on Thriving Women Network TV for an episode of Uncomfortable Conversations.

Now before you set your hair on fire and run screaming from the room, what if you could learn one thing about how to have an uncomfortable conversation with yourself. It might feel raw, real, or scary. Or, it could be the chance you’ve been looking for to understand something about who you are and what you want.

We go live on Wednesday 29th January at 9:00AM PST / 12noon EST on www.e360tv.com OR tune in via Apple TV, YouTube, Roku, Amazon Fire, and Android TV.

Excited to see you there and learn together!

Click Thriving Women Network

You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!

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Music: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music

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