Reflections by Jorge Gonzalez

Jorge R. Gonzalez

Something significant that I see, read, remember or experience will evoke analysis and reflections based on my relatively long (born April 29, 1944) and varied past with our wellbeing in mind. With few exceptions, I avoid political and religious topics that can be divisive, and concentrate on providing an educational, positive and uplifting program. reflectionsbyjorgegonzalez.substack.com

Episodes

  1. Mar 12

    Iran – The Enigmatic Cat-Like Republic

    This week’s program is principally devoted to Iran. Based on the trip my wife and I took to Iran in 2023, I reflect on how what we learned may be helpful in understanding this enigmatic republic and the chaos we are now witnessing that is affecting our wellbeing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reflectionsbyjorgegonzalez.substack.com

    56 min

  2. Mar 6

    Two. Books-Two Events: Wellbeing. Values

    In this week’s program I reflect on two very different events I attended on February 28 confirming the importance of similar values for our wellbeing. The first from 8:15 to 5 was the NeuroEdu Conference highlighting the values of kindness and compassion. The second from 6 to 8 was the funeral of attorney José Luis Ramirez Irizarry who devoted his entire 43 year professional career to the Economic Development Administration (Fomento). He was. General Counsel under very diverse administrations when over 36 years we negotiated with my very diverse clients thousands of tax and tax exemption issues. He was extremely competent, and yet always humble, responsive and kind. He was a good example of what the speakers at the NeuroEdu Conference earlier that day were telling us. He exuded wellbeing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reflectionsbyjorgegonzalez.substack.com

    54 min

  3. Feb 20

    Corazon Boricua – An Expanding and Inclusive Heart

    Our guests this week are. Creative Strategist Gredel Berrios and Artist Rocio Delgado both born, raised in Puerto Rico and living in San Diego. As part of the Puerto Rico diaspora they have developed the Corazon Boricua whose significance they explain as well as part of the special edition cap for the Puerto Rican Heritage Night game between the San Diego Padres and the St. Louis Cardinal on May 9, 2026 . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reflectionsbyjorgegonzalez.substack.com

    55 min

  4. Feb 13

    Mindful Living … Mindful Death

    Attending a Ponce family funeral listening to various podcasts on the way, in this week’s program we reflect on the difference between resume or transactional values vs eulogy or meaningful values to which we want to flow. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reflectionsbyjorgegonzalez.substack.com

    56 min

  5. Feb 6

    Sacred Light

    Eric Tabales’ new exhibition titled Sacred Light complement articles on brain expert Tanzi, psychotherapist Tallis, and others, as well as Sunday’s Gospel for this week’s reflections. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reflectionsbyjorgegonzalez.substack.com

    57 min

  6. Jan 30

    Joaco Monserrate and Monica Frontera

    In this week’s program with prominent defense attorney Joaquin Monserrate-Matienzo we reflect on the criminal justice and prison systems as well as the case of our ex Governor Wanda Vazquez. When I arrived at the Station, Joaco was with Monica Frontera, my WIPR mentor, who was expressing her admiration for his pediatrician brother and their entire family . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reflectionsbyjorgegonzalez.substack.com

    55 min

  7. Jan 23

    Family Ski Trip

    On this week’s program recorded by phone from my son’s home in the Boston area I reflect on the value of quality family time, and my activities in the New England area balanced by keeping up with other important responsibilties back home. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reflectionsbyjorgegonzalez.substack.com

    56 min

  8. Jan 9

    Flowing with Lily

    My guest this week was Lily Garcia Catala. Parting from her latest book “Y Sigo Fluyendo” we reflected on four terms: Flow, Time, Ageing, and Death – all with our well being in mind. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reflectionsbyjorgegonzalez.substack.com

    55 min

  9. 12/12/2025

    Mann The Mentor

    In the program, my Andover classmate, Bill Mann, and I reflect on class reunions, our Andover experiences, and more importantly, his critical mid-life spiritual and personal changes in outlook. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reflectionsbyjorgegonzalez.substack.com

    55 min
  10. Tato Cortes Professional Stories

    11/07/2025

    Tato Cortes Professional Stories

    My guest was Tato Cortes. We reflected on the importance of written goals and effective transitions via his personal and professional life, including his stint in Vietnam and his roles at Fiddler, the Angel Ramos Foundation, and as Chair of our family businesses in San Patricio Village. Also took a photo of WIPR’s mission statement so in tune with the goals of Reflections. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reflectionsbyjorgegonzalez.substack.com

    55 min
  11. Siblings TASIS Education Stories

    09/25/2025

    Siblings TASIS Education Stories

    My siblings Fernando and Maritere were my guests to discuss their TASIS Dorado stories and the role of education in this polarized world that needs to address violence. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reflectionsbyjorgegonzalez.substack.com

    54 min
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Something significant that I see, read, remember or experience will evoke analysis and reflections based on my relatively long (born April 29, 1944) and varied past with our wellbeing in mind. With few exceptions, I avoid political and religious topics that can be divisive, and concentrate on providing an educational, positive and uplifting program. reflectionsbyjorgegonzalez.substack.com

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