Love
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Day 93 – The Male Shadow
When it comes to real life, I’d rather see male and female leaders who understand that charities need to be grounded in Love, not fear Continue reading
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Day 92 – Projecting Light or Shadow
I agree with Parker Palmer when he says that “the great insight of our spiritual traditions is that we co-create the world.” And we do this, in part, he says, “by projecting our spirit on it – for better or… Continue reading
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Day 85 – The Power of “Climate”
We cannot change people. But we can, as Gandhi so often said, be the change we want to see in the world. We can make our own contribution to the culture of our team, our workplace, and those we serve.… Continue reading
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Day 84 – Skin Deep
Perhaps we may rise above skin deep decision and recognize that, as Maya Angelou says so eloquently, “Love cost all we are/and will ever be/ but it is only love/which will set us free.” Continue reading
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Day 56 – Firing Fear
It’s hard to understand why some leaders who claim to be mission-driven seem to have so much difficulty understanding this. Ambush terminations can smack of leaders who are more power-hungry than mission driven. When leaders become truly in touch with… Continue reading
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Day 45 – A Valentine’s Day Prayer
The gifts of Love are the only ones that matter. These gifts are great, endless & the reason for our lives. Today, like every day, caregivers send loving gifts out not only to their families, but to their patients Continue reading
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Day 37 – Love That Frees Us
Love is the only thing that can free us, but only if we are willing to be free. I used to think that everyone wanted to be free. It turns out this is not true. Freedom may feel like a… Continue reading
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Day 28 – Self Compassion vs. Self Pity
The greater truth is that all of us are both suffering and filled with the potential for joy. When we feel kicked around by the world, it’s natural to retreat to the closest thing we can find to our mother’s… Continue reading
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Day 15 – Purpose & Suffering
Perhaps our suffering shapes us in the way that a chisel sculpts marble. The pain of each blow makes its mark. And it is the repeated blows that bring real change. We may emerge stronger. Or we may emerge beaten… Continue reading
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Day 8 – Preparing Ourselves for Change
Most of us just “dabble” in the inward journey. We travel a few inches into the difficult territory of the soul, then turn and retreat when the going gets tough. Perhaps this is the reason we’re so attracted to surface… Continue reading
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