When I mention the word ‘humility’ does anyone come immediately to mind? There are few names that come to mind…but not easily. When a name does pop in, there is a pang of excitement as we reflect upon this particular person. We admire all that they are and mostly what they do. We see in…
Details“Awww! That’s not fair!” What chance did I have? The teacher said clearly to the whole class, “Read the instructions on the exam paper carefully, then begin. You have 10 minutes to complete the paper.” The 10 minutes freaked us all out….there was over 100 questions on the paper. So we wrote furiously and each…
DetailsIn some countries where the Death Sentence is handed out, there exists a final appeal to the highest authority in the land. It maybe a Governor, King, or President. When all avenues have been exhausted through a countries legal system, then only one cry remains: Clemency! This is an act or instance of mercy, compassion,…
DetailsWhen I worked in a certain large corporation, there was a section created called, “Equal Opportunities”. One day I felt that there was an issue of favoritism being shown and that it wasn’t fair to those it was impacting. It had nothing to do with male verses female. Several of my male colleagues were being…
DetailsImagine with me if you will, you are invited into the home of someone who is in a position of power. Like say, the Queen of England, the President of the United States, or some other person of that sort of standing. You don’t have to like them or understand them, just the fact that…
DetailsEveryone was just enjoying the sun, surf and the pleasures of life. The warning came but most did not understand the signs. The water at the beach began to drain out to sea, like someone had pulled a plug and the sea was being drained. On the horizon a wall could be seen forming. Some…
DetailsWaiting. Waiting. Pacing the floor outside the room where your wife is in the last stages of delivering your first born. You can hear the cries of pain and the flurry of activity intensifies. Complications had set in and you were ushered out of the room. Waiting. Waiting. Footsteps. A nurse appears… but she scurries…
DetailsWine, women and song. Endless merriment. Work hard, play hard. Chase after money and all that it can buy – get the big house, the fast cars all lined up in the garages, the prestige and the power and influence in every sphere we so choose. Some say that they can afford to live a…
DetailsIt starts as small children – “I want THAT toy! Waaaa…” As a young male teenager, it was, “I want THAT girl! Grrrrr….” And then as an adult, “I want THAT job, promotion, house car, whatever…and NOW!” There are times when things don’t go our own way. We get stressed and we begin to try…
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