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Duty is as Duty Loves
Duty is as duty loves. I've concluded, duty and love walk side by side; they are deeply connected. Love without duty is empty and duty with out love is pompous. An authentic life is one wherein we demonstrate our values by standing firmly for those values regardless...
Can Do Attitude like #RBG
We can do anything but not necessarily everything. Prioritizing well and valuing all contributions is a good start. To get where we need and want to be, collectively, we must start welcoming and valuing the contributions of everyone. Getting the outcomes we seek means...
Meeting the Moment Requires Resources
Meeting the Moment with the necessary resources. If not, be prepared to say "NO, not yet". Resource building is our collective responsibility. “The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining." - John F. Kennedy The 2020 theme of identity continues with this...
Together We Move
Together we move forward. In fact, the strength in anyone of us comes from every other one of us. "My passionate sense of social justice and social responsibility has always contrasted oddly with my pronounced lack of need for direct contact with other human beings...
Scratch Beneath the Surface
Scratch beneath the surface. Pay attention to the feelings you're experiencing. When a pattern persists refuse to bury it & find the way into it, to discover the lesson it offers. I can't get all caught up in what I've done. I still have plenty to accomplish in...
Who do I Think I AM?
I am, who I am! Each one of us is more than the labels used to describe us. When we focus on our intentions and the impact we want to make, who we are gains clarity. “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” ― Aristotle “When I discover who I am, I’ll be...
No Choice, You Say?!
No choice, you say? When it comes to choice, we so often can't see that they even exist. However, when our choices are limited, the human brain has a common reaction, reacting often by rebelling rather than seeking to expand our options. Perhaps one question to...
Emotions Running High? Less is More
Less is more. When it comes to reacting, less is always more. Less means we are putting checks and balances on our emotional reactions. This allows us to see the situation more clearly. Emotions will run high and hot when threats increase. The more overwhelmed we...
Prepare to Learn, Grow and Perform with Excellence
Prepare to learn and grow. When making preparation a cornerstone in everything, we reap the rewards of the freedom it generates. "For tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today." -African proverb Failing to prepare = preparing to fail! Make preparation...
Resources Kick Demands to the Curb
Demands minus resources determines stress. Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? The answer to that isn't complicated. Reduce debilitating effects of stress using a basic formula as a guide. I describe the formula in the podcast episode, to get people started. BONUS -...