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Days 53-57 – Yellow
Yellow literally has the power to change our energy & raise our mood. The incomparable John O’Donohue wrote, “The presence of color is at the very heart of human life.”…The moment a color enters our eyes it instantly changes our… Continue reading
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Days 39-43 “I was killed…”
One summer morning dawn’s eye watched thousands of men doing something curious. They were calmly writing their names on pieces of paper & sewing them into their coats to ensure that family could be notified in case of their death. Continue reading
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Days 32-36 – Called to Lead – The Power of the Prism
He became one of our greatest leaders. Yet, his father whipped him regularly until he was fifteen & told a friend, “I’ll make something of him even if I have to beat him to death.” At age twelve, the same… Continue reading
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Days 25-29 – The Accidental Teachings of Donald Trump
Psychotherapist Dr. Thomas Moore writes that, “We know instinctively that someone who talks about himself all the time must not have a very strong sense of self.” Humility honors the self as a child of God. Narcissists think they are… Continue reading
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Days 18-22 – A Muscular Kindness
A gentle sun is born from powerful blazes. Fireplace flames rise from wood split with strength…Without courageous action, kindness becomes nothing more than a sweet gesture. Humanity’s sun shines when tenderness glows with strength. “That my kindness exists comes not… Continue reading
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Days 11-15 – Footprints & Other Signs of Presence
What footprints have you left behind? Where will love lead you in the balance of your years? Continue reading
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Days 4-8 – “Is God Blue?”
“Is God blue?” Listen sincerely, rather than dismissively, to recently born people & they will offer glimpses of genius. Continue reading
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Days 352-356 – The Other Magi
What magic might you bring to others during this year’s celebration of the birth of Jesus? Read & share O. Henry’s magical story…Remember the gift of the Magi who followed the star that wove them into the greatest narrative in… Continue reading
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Days 343-347 – Facebook “Likes” – The Power of the Tribe
Obviously, our life worth does not depend on our “Like” count. Still, it is affirming when someone slides their cursor over & clicks that odd little button that tells you they appreciated what you posted. Continue reading
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Days 336-340 – The Failed Humiliation of Jesus
What I learned in my days as a federal prosecutor and judge is that every time we condemn the personhood of the criminal (remember the “criminal” crucified with Jesus) instead of that person’s actions we confuse & degrade our own… Continue reading
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