I think about Labor Day and a lot of different thoughts go through my mind. What's the origin of the holiday in this country? "Beginning in the late 19th century, as the trade union and labor movements grew, trade unionists proposed that a day be set aside to celebrate labor, " according to Wikipedia. What, if any, is our …
Be Humble
It's a simple instruction, and one that we constantly have to work at to be authentic and true to form. Be humble. This guidance means plainly, don't let you ego get in the way. Regardless of your accomplishments, your title, your position at work, and in the world, insure you are grounded in full reality. …
Auntie
I think we all have them in our lives. Blood relative or otherwise, most of us have had (or if we're lucky, still have) folks elder to ourselves who bring a unique and special presence and insight to our lives. That older mentor, an "expander of perspectives", generous with love and life; that person is …
READ.
I can remember way back to childhood. There was a campaign, "Reading is Fundamental." It promotes literacy. And I remember 3rd Grade book reports. How many "Encyclopedia Brown" books could I read? It seemed like a lot. But then I also came to realize reading made me fall asleep. My folks read at night. Sometimes …
No Pain, No Gain
Resilience. It's easier said than done. Mistakes happen all the time. Sometimes we make them; other times we're affected by those mistakes made by others. When we make the error ourselves, particularly if it's mistake that could have easily avoided, it hurts, it stings, it makes us take pause. Especially when the set-back or challenge …
Like Father, Like Son
It's been quite a ride with my son thus far in his six years on this earth. When he was born I was naturally super-stoked to have a boy, and it's been joy, a delight, a massive set of lessons, and a blessing everyday. Well, almost every day. : - ) Helping him along in …
Four Eyes
Don't make fun of others, that's a basic life lesson. "Four Eyes!" is a childish way of Making fun of someone who wears eyeglasses. Granted too that it's mostly used by kids, or was back in the day...but the point is the same. Be nice to others. Treat them as you'd like to be treated. …
GOOD.
What's it going to be today? GOOD. That's my default. It might not play out that way, but that's the way I'm gonna receive it. The weekend though? It was legit GOOD. It was busy for sure, but for all the right reasons. Soccer started up again for two of our three kids; and my …
Sometimes Church is Elsewhere
I've heard it said a few times in my life, "church isn't always inside the building." In essence, church is where ever people of faith gather and share prayer and fellowship. At least that's my take, when I boil it all down. Certainly there is the presence of God, and there is sometimes a sense …
Back to the Pitch
It's that time of year again. Back to the pitch. Two of our three kids are playing this season. So thankful my wife played the game and is willing to coach. She's a natural. She's a teacher already; this gives another outlet for her skills, insights, and energy. It's also a welcome comfort, I think, …
