I’ve often noticed a very interesting thing take place when someone receives a compliment. Most people will usually respond by saying “thank you”. But there was a time not so long ago when the common response would have been “you’re welcome.” And I often suggest to people that we return to that response. Now I’ve … Continue reading When to Say “You’re Welcome”
Society
Relationship Matters
Of all the various topics out there, the one I find myself talking and writing about the most is relationship. And there’s a very good reason for this. Relationship plays such an integral part in our lives and contributes a great deal to our personal spiritual growth. We are all in relationship with one another, … Continue reading Relationship Matters
Why We Lie, and the Value of Truthfulness
I think that most of us are familiar with the story of young George Washington chopping down his father’s beloved cherry tree. When confronted by his father, George replies, “I cannot tell a lie. I chopped down the cherry tree.” Having admiration for his son’s honesty, the father decides not to punish him. The story … Continue reading Why We Lie, and the Value of Truthfulness
Removing Our Masks
“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” … Continue reading Removing Our Masks
Here’s to the Crazy Ones…
"Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do." -Steve Jobs
