"There are times in the life of all when, weak and worn with the struggle, the ebb-tide of hope seems to carry out with it all inspiration, all impulse, all incentive. In the darkest night of a great loss, a paralyzing pain, or a voiceless grief we seem to lose our very bearings on life, …
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Power of Personal Influence III
Awakening into an increasingly expansive awareness of one's surroundings as well as one's own influence on the world is one of the greatest joys in growing up. Life, in this sense, is an ever-expanding spiral of scope and influence, beginning with the small seed of potential and ending in a glorious culmination of a lifetime …
Do Your Part
In January 2009, Flight 1549 made an emergency landing in the Hudson river after a mid-air collision with a flock of birds. Everyone survived. You have likely heard Captain Sullenberger's story, but for the first time we have a chance to hear from Ric Elias, who was sitting in the front row of that flight. …
The Seeds of the Future
"To see things in the seed, that is genius." ~ Lao Tzu My son asked me a series of questions about seeds on the "Daddy Bus" ride to school yesterday morning that got me thinking. It began with "Where do seeds at the garden store come from, Daddy?" "The kind in the little packets?" I …
Magical Life Lessons
Today's consideration comes to us thanks to a quarter, an HVAC register and two little boys. My sons were performing magic tricks this weekend, one of which involved the use of one of each of my son's quarters. This was not a run-of-the-mill trick, for the goal was to create a new quarter, not make …
Buckle up! The Parenting Adventure Begins.
"There are two educations. One should teach us how to make a living and the other how to live." ~ John Adams I received a picture the day before yesterday of my newest niece in a car seat, on her way home for the first time in her life. Born to loving parents, I have …
Always be willing to be surprised
If there is one thing I've learned from both parenting children and managing people it is to always leave room to be surprised. Expect the unexpected and while you're at it, never fear the worst. While I would be the first to admit that people do tend to let themselves get into ruts of behavior, …
Taking Time to Grow
Taking Time to Grow by Mary Mapes Dodge ‘Mamma! mamma!’ two eaglets cried, ‘To let us fly you’ve never tried. We want to go outside and play; We’ll promise not to go away.’ The mother wisely shook her head: ‘No, no, my dears. Not yet,’ she said. ‘But mother, dear,’ they called again, ‘We want …
Gregory Hake 