Day Two Hundred Forty-Two of 365 – The Lakota Code of Ethics: Share Your Good Fortune!
Today marks the twentieth day I’ve expanded on the Lakota Code of Ethics. Twenty nuggets of truth chock full of wisdom for living purposefully. It is only fitting that the final part of the Code is short, precise and to the point. If I have been reminded of one thing in the process of providing […]
Day One Hundred Ninety-Eight of 365 – Things That Inspire Me: What We Must Learn!
In walking the surface of this Rock, I have discovered that there are a few foundational things that we must learn about life in order to live purposefully! I wish I could say that learning these things is easy. It’s not! The things that we must learn carry some complexity. Why? Because the challenges we […]
Day One Hundred Eighty-Three of 365 – Things That Inspire Me: Unalienable Rights
On this Independence Day, I ponder something that stirs inspiration at a level deeper than I initially thought. That something? Unalienable Rights. What is the definition of Unalienable Rights? What’s unalienable cannot be taken away or denied. Within the context of the Constitution, these rights are granted by God. From that particular perspective, it seems that […]
Day Sixty-Five of 365 – Tails Wagging Dogs & Wing Tips Flying Eagles
So let me ask. Does the title of this post have you scratching your head and wondering just a bit? If so, good! That is the point! I work to stay away from political commentary. I work to post thoughts and ideas that focus on personal, professional and spiritual growth. In doing so, I know […]
Day Forty-Nine – “The Good Chief”
I am a sucker for Native American wisdom. I have discovered so many powerful thoughts and perspectives about leadership, relationships and values through the study of their collective proverbs. One in particular that resonates deeply with me is from the Mohawk. It says, “A good chief gives, he does not take.” This phrase parallels the modern-day […]
Day Forty-Four of 365 – Adolescent Grief Observed
Losing a loved one or friend to death is one of life’s most devastating experiences. When adolescents lose a peer to death, the outcome can be particularly devastating. One of the hallmarks of adolescence is a relative feeling of invincibility. They tend to believe that death cannot touch them personally. When that bubble bursts, adolescents […]
Day Sixteen of 365 – Teach from Within
I have a great affinity for Native American wisdom, especially proverbs from the Hopi People. The practical nature of their sayings carries a certain applicability that begs us to put them into action. One that I particularly like says that , “Teaching should come from within instead of without.” In an age driven buy sound […]
The Day The Racist In Me Died . . .
I remember the day as if it were yesterday . . . the day the Racist in me died! The earth did not shake. The walls did not split. The moon did not turn to blood. In fact, no one sitting around me detected the powerful shift in my soul. On the surface, NOTHING changed! What […]
Is This Crazy or What?
Yes, you read correctly! I’ll SPEAK FOR FREE! For any speaking engagement booked during the months of January and February 2014 ~ regardless of the month of the scheduled event ~ I’m waiving my standard speaking fee! Why in the world am I making this offer? I’m glad you asked! First, I have discovered […]
Something to Say!
Many of us – perhaps MOST of us – have a desire to say or do something that makes a difference in this world! We want to create lives that have meaning – lives that encourage others to live meaningfully as well! Some would refer to this desire as a “life message!” Let us assume […]