A friend visiting from Colorado asked an important question over lunch a couple of days ago, the answer to which finally surfaced during a quiet moment earlier today. While I didn’t ask, I imagine the question was asked as he is at an age (mid 20s) where I recall noticing the same thing in the …
Tag: serving others
Organic Refinement
“If you will think about what you ought to do for other people, your character will take care of itself. Character is a by-product, and any man who devotes himself to its cultivation in his own case will become a selfish pig.” ~ Woodrow Wilson I cannot think of a section in the bookstore that …
Protect and Serve
Of all the things that can be in the course of a day, the two most important in my mind relate to protection and service. What is there to protect? In an nutshell, that which is sacred. Sacred things must be protected from the coarseness of the world. Sacred things cannot be destroyed, however, they …
The Heritage of Humanity
"Let us face the great truth that the greatest success in the world is that of those brave souls who made a hard fight, on the battle-field of life, for character and—won. Character is the only real life, everything else is either getting ready for it or evading it. Let us regard money in its …
An Open Mind
I've often been asked what it takes to keep an open mind and while I have no magic answer, I do feel that you can govern your heart and mind as a gracious host would his household. You've no doubt had the pleasure of visiting such a host whose penchant for hospitality made you feel …
Hospitality: Friendliness to Guests
Having spent time in a hospital recently I couldn't help but take a moment to discuss the word "hospitality." The word "hospitality" traces its roots through the Old French word hospitalite to the Latin hospitalitem, meaning "friendliness to guests." It's hard to imagine a more challenging service environment than the hospital setting where guests come …
Gregory Hake 