Day Two Hundred Twenty-Nine of 365 – The Lakota Code of Ethics: The Right To Personal Expression
I’ve said this before but writing commentary on The Lakota Code of Ethics is very often a real challenge! Today’s attempt verifies this fact. The atmosphere in our country finds us struggling with the notion of freedom of speech and expression. The freedom of speech and expression is one of the foundational tenets of our […]
Day Two Hundred Twenty-Seven of 365 – The Lakota Code of Ethics: Not Yours!
Don’t! Never! Ever! Please! To what do I refer? Why, taking things that are not yours to take! That’s what! Now on the surface you might say something like, “Wait a minute, Mark! I would never steal anything . . . ever! I promise! I would never steal anything from anyone for any reason! What […]
Day Two Hundred Twenty-Six of 365 – The Lakota Code of Ethics: With Respect and Honor!
How often have you found yourself the guest of another in their home? I don’t now about you but I find the experience a bit unnerving. I feel uneasy, as if I am intruding in the established routines of their daily lives. As often as I find myself the recipient of genuine hospitality, I still […]
Day Two Hundred Twenty-Five of 365 – The Lakota Code of Ethics: Search for Yourself!
Day Two Hundred Twenty-Five of my 365 day personal writing journey finds me analyzing number thee of the Lakota Code of Ethics. Twenty powerful nuggets of wisdom that pack a real punch! Twenty powerful nuggets of wisdom that point the way to more purposeful living. Twenty powerful nuggets of wisdom that if implemented, can turn […]
Day Two Hundred Twenty-Four of 365 – The Lakota Code of Ethics: Treatment of Lost Souls
Many Native American nations have a peculiar approach to dealing with those who have lost their way in life. The Lakota are no different. In the second of 20 posts based on the Lakota Code of Ethics, we have the chance to explore this peculiarity. So often when people in our society demonstrate aberrant behavior […]
Day Two Hundred Twenty-Three of 365 – Lakota Code of Ethics: Rise Early . . .
On this 365 day personal writing journey, creating posts in a series has worked well for me. When writing from the foundation of a series, finding topics appears a bit easier. Today marks the beginning of another series that I hope you will enjoy. The Lakota are are humble and wise people with a rich […]
Day Two Hundred Twenty of 365 – Things That Make Me Think: When Words Fail
The world is full of words! Words, words, words! Words are used for everything! We use words in advertising, books, emails, texts (well, mostly), televisions, movies, magazines and posters. We use words in speeches, conversations, commercials, songs and poetry. We use words to spread news, share information, broadcast alerts and create plays. We use words […]
Day Two Hundred Seventeen – Things That Make Me Think: The Ways of God
Now before you get all excited, take a Deep Breath and Relax . . . I’m probably not going to write what you might think I’m going to write. When have I ever? You see, in today’s world – especially in the good old US of A – it seems that many have forgotten what […]
Day Two Hundred Fifteen of 365 – Things That Make Me Think: Two Lists and a Rule
As you may have noticed from recent posts, I have found inspiration from Dee Hock, founder and former CEO of VISA. His take on leadership flies in the face of convention and challenges those who would lead to think differently before acting. Traditional leadership models tout hierarchy and authority and power as the operative words […]
Day Two Hundred Fourteen of 365 – Things That Make Me Think: A Perspective on Power
As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, Dee Hock, founder and former CEO of VISA, has some pretty revolutionary ideas related to leadership. I love to read words from others that make me think. Words spoken or written that force one to think possess the potential to influence and shape the beliefs and actions of others […]