Day Two Hundred Thirty of 365 – The Lakota Code of Ethics: The Nature of Negative Energy
Almost every Belief System has a proverb that addresses the Nature of Negative Energy. Whether that energy is expressed in thought, word or deed, the Nature of that Energy is the same. We get what we give! What goes around, comes around. You reap what you sow. Each statement carries the sense of the circular […]
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 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 Ninety-Five of 365 – Just a Moment of Thanks!
A Moment . . . Just a Moment of Thanks! I have two sets of questions to pose today. I am hopeful that as you read each set, you will be moved toward a specific set of actions. Intrigued? Read on! Set One How often do folks cross you mind – folks who have done […]
Day Seventy-Seven of 365 – “Thoughts About Time!”
On this Saturday, I’ve been thinking a lot about time. Time is such a curious commodity. We can do so many things with it. Following are a few ways to address time in our lives. We can: Spend it Use it Waste it Kill it Embrace it Forget it Change it Pass it Make it […]
Day Nine of 365 – The Power of Choice
As I ponder the beginning of today, the ninth in my year-long writing challenge, I am drawn to a quote by Tony Robbins as my source of inspiration. Mr. Robbins says, “It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.” You see, he believes that the power of choice ultimately determines the path of our […]
The Lesser Lights!
The Lesser Lights! You know what they are! Stars and the moon on a celestial level are examples. Candles, flashlights, camp fires and the like are examples on a terrestrial level. During the day we rarely pay attention to candles or flashlights! And I can’t think of a time when I have seen a star […]
Five Wonderful Gifts That Cost Nothing – Well Almost!
I don’t know about you but I almost refuse to go out to the mall or outlet center or super store to shop this year! The noise and crowds and chaos just about push me over the edge! Besides, most people on my list either already have what I’m considering purchasing or have already purchased […]
Five Steps to a Meaningful Holiday Season
As much as we want the Holidays to be completely happy and without incident, the reality is that we often find ourselves dealing with distressful situations. As a gift from me to you, I would like to share Five Steps to a Meaningful Holiday Season. I am hopeful that you will find them useful this […]
An Experiment in Thanks-Giving 2013
This week ushers in the official Holiday Season, as far as I’m concerned. I know that if you were like I was this year, I was astonished to find that the local Walgreen’s began filling its shelves with Christmas merchandise around Halloween! Talk about confusing! Thanksgiving is a Holiday that is often sandwiched between these […]