What might it look like to grow generosity in my life or to encourage that growth in those I influence or lead? It looks like a prayer Saint Ignatius of Loyola prayed: ?Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous. Teach me to serve You as You deserve, to give and not count the cost.? […]
The Pursuit of Happiness
Happiness and its pursuit is a part of the Declaration of Independence that Americans take very seriously. What it means and how to get it has been the focus of International summits and university studies involving huge grants. Happiness is also one of the key topics addressed by TED Talks speakers and heard by millions […]
The “Hallowed Be” of Life and Leadership
Hallowed be Thy name in Industry: God be in my hands and in my making. Holy, Holy, Holy; Lord God of Hosts; Heaven and earth are full of Thy Glory. The above is one from a set of prayer panels preserved from the 14th century cathedral ruins of St. Michael in Coventry, England. Each prayer […]
From Thorns to Fragrance
The time in my life had been extremely difficult, and my body was physically and severely responding to stress. A friend stopped by my house to share a gift of encouragement. With it came this quote: Note this bit of gorse bush. The whole year round the thorn has been hardening and sharpening. Spring comes. […]
