The market for someone or something to believe in is hotter now than ever in my lifetime. We are in desperate search for someone to follow … someone to tell us what is “right” or “good.” This Pied Piper mentality is exactly what people are looking to prey upon. Just look at the latest Facebook […]
The Truth …
There are so many versions of truth these days that it’s no wonder we’re a bit confused by the entire concept. Susan Scott, in her book Fierce Conversations, has an interesting take on truth. On page 21 she writes: “Pause for a moment and think about the truth. After all, what is the truth, and […]
Willingness: The Ultimate Secret
Many years ago I was gifted a tiny little book from a co-worker who would soon be retiring. He actually gave this book to many of us, and at the time, I didn’t really realize how important it would become to me. The book is called The Ultimate Secret to Getting Absolutely Everything You Want […]
Perfection in the Imperfection
Full Disclosure: I’m coming to you as a recovering perfectionist. Not just today, but every day. So, from that perspective, I want to share this morning’s insight. Stop. Trying. To. Be. Perfect. Stop it. Now. What is perfect anyway? Here’s what the trusty dictionary says: a : being entirely without fault or defect : flawless b : satisfying all requirements : accurate c : corresponding […]
Looking Back to Move Forward
Awareness is key to moving forward. Until you know better, it’s impossible to do better. But knowing and doing are two separate understandings. Sometimes they happen simultaneously, but more often they are separate steps in the process of awakening. I’ve been hit with a wave of awareness recently and, while it’s been a long time getting […]
A healthy skepticism
“Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it. Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many. Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books. Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders. Do […]
Is war ever civil?
There is a new topic floating around the media today. Here’s the headline (and here’s a link to the story): Congressman warns US heading towards civil war – 31% of Americans agree So. there are a few dialogue points here. (Remember, dialogue means suspending previous assumptions in order to learn from each other.) Is this true? […]
Don’t just do something, stand there
Have you ever attempted to just look at something with a brand new, fresh perspective? Like without any labels you want to put on it – even a name it’s called? I have, and it’s wicked hard (at least for me). I tried to do this while looking at a tree one time, but I […]
Do. No Harm. Be a Positive Deviant
de·vi·ate verb ˈdēvēˌāt/ 1. to depart from an established course. If you are like many people, you see that as a negative. It’s choosing – on purpose – to disregard the rules. The norms. The accepted way of doing things. But what if you’re a POSITIVE deviant? Then wouldn’t that be a good thing? To forge […]
Is it possible to find common ground?
It’s been an interesting weekend watching the March for our Lives and all the rhetoric that surrounds it on national media. I have tried my best to remain neutral about this moment in time, but I find that, like probably most Americans, I do have an opinion. The distinction I am doing my best to […]
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