"Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." − Viktor Frankl Have you ever thought about the way in which you tend to respond to the stimuli from the world around you, that is, the things …
The Last of the Human Freedoms
“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” ― Viktor E. Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning No matter what you are facing, remember this one thing: everything can be taken from you ― …
Enrich the Present
"You can live to avenge the past, or you can live to enrich the present." – Edith Eva Eger On the suggestion of Ryan Holiday, I'm reading Dr. Edith Eva Eger's The Choice: Embrace the Possible at the moment. It is a remarkable piece of literature and a must-read in conjunction with Viktor Frankl's Man's …
You are Enough
"To be passive is to let others decide for you. To be aggressive is to decide for others. To be assertive is to decide for yourself. And to trust that there is enough, that you are enough." - Edith Eva Eger You will undoubtedly have to face a certain measure of trial and tribulation today. …
Give us a king to lead us!
"The people have always some champion whom they set over them and nurse into greatness.... This and no other is the root from which a tyrant springs; when he first appears he is a protector." Plato, The Republic Our great experiment in democracy need not end in a monarchy, but it will if we are …
The Art Of Virtue (Exercise Book)
Yesterday I promised myself that I would prepare an exercise book in the manner described by Benjamin Franklin. He conceived this as a means of developing in himself the habitude of virtue. In a time where we as a nation and a world are being divided, where brother is being pitted against brother, and where …
Virtuosity
Does virtue in others inspire you? Are you desirous of acquiring the habitude of virtue? Do you like working with others to mutual improvement? If so, I'd like to invite you to join me in a 13 week exercise contrived by Benjamin Franklin nearly 300 years ago. It's quite simple, really, and I'd love to …
Happy New Year!
May you enter this New Year with the curiosity of a child, the resolve of a knight, the thoughtfulness of a philosopher, and the inner peace of a monk. This can and should be your year, the best new beginning since your birth. I look forward to being and achieving with you, to bringing light …
A Serving Heart
Every instance of good service ever given came about because of the serving heart of someone who was genuinely interested in promoting the well-being of one of his or her fellows. The serving heart is not concerned with self-service or self-aggrandizement. Moreover, the serving heart realizes that fulfillment comes only as others are assisted in …
Ready
"All things are ready, if our mind be so." -William Shakespeare, Henry V A few brief thoughts for you this morning on how to mentally prepare for what is to come, whatever that may be: Regarding the unresolved or worrisome elements that hide like muggers in the shadows of your mind, say to yourself (and …
Gregory Hake 