The Importance of Ending on a High Note
One phrase that you’ll hear regularly in my household — whether during a playdate, family gathering, or vacation — is “ending on a high note.”
It’s mostly a simple desire to end things positively, and focusing our attention on achieving that end, but it’s probably also a reaction to having experienced occasions with more disappointing finishes. I can remember several such times, like when an older relative fell on her way out to her car as she was saying goodbye (this has actually happened twice), or when arguments have sprouted among family members with only a few moments to go.
Family Learning and the “VQ”
The field of family dynamics and family enterprise coaching has evolved of late to focus on learning. Family offices are hiring Chief Learning Officers to prepare the rising generation for leadership. Luminaries in the field like Dennis Jaffe and Jay Hughes have written that for multigenerational families to remain successful, they must become “learning organizations.”
Imaginary Gardens with Real Toads: Metaphor, Poetry, and Families
At Graddha, we love metaphors and especially metaphors found in nature. Case in point, our name Graddha, which means “eagle” in Telegu, one of the many languages spoken in India. Eagles are a natural metaphor for wealth dynamics work because they soar above storms, care for their young sometimes after they have fledged the nest, have extremely acute vision, are a symbol on our money, and are considered sacred in many indigenous cultures.
When the Goings Get Tough: Thoughts on Uncertainty
Growing up, many of us are taught to avoid uncertainty. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, they say. From our earliest days, we’ve been hardwired to seek patterns and predict future events in order to help us survive. It’s human nature.