I believe friendship is one of God’s greatest gifts to humanity. A person with a good friend is rich beyond measure. However, in a world full of self-indulgence and the worship of personal preference it can be hard to find and foster good friendships. To be a good friend is truly antithetical to the current world order in the modern …
Is Anybody Listening?
We live in the sharing age. There is so much content being shared at such a dizzying pace. Culture has unleashed the power of sharing what is on our minds through unlimited channels of expression that can now be consumed all over the world, instantly! For all of this share power it is no wonder people are feeling more isolated, …
Paying Attention? You Pay With Your Attention.
When I was younger it never occurred to me how much the concepts of payment and attention were linked. Some of the more common phrases and questions I remember hearing in my childhood were, “pay attention” and “are you paying attention?” I guess I had a lot going on in my brain and in my world as a young man …
Navigating The Need To Be Needed
Most everyone wants to feel they are making a difference and are contributing in a meaningful way. However, have you ever considered needing to feel as if you are making that contribution can actually short-circuit the success of the endeavor? Is true success “being the go-to-guy” or being the parent or leader that “has all the answers” and is the …
Do You Care Enough To Ask A Question?
Questions are amazing things. They are basically invitations. It’s nice to receive an invitation. Maybe you don’t have time to go to the party or attend the event but you were invited and given the opportunity to participate…. and that feels nice. A genuine, thoughtful question is the same. It is like rolling out a red carpet to someone saying ‘I would like to …
Life is a Package Deal
Everything seems to be ‘bundled’ these days. No one wants you to simply buy a sandwich; they offer a package deal of fries and a drink alongside your entrée. We see it in insurance companies packaging our home, life and auto plans together or with our tv, internet and phone services. More than ever we are seeing package deals all …