When the Teacher Is Ready, the Student (Teacher) Will Appear
One of the things about life that continually amuses me is irony… People who have attended my workshops and speeches and engaged […]
Tag: Kindness
A Simple–But Profoundly Powerful–Question
Over the years, I have taught people that the quality of life they are able to live will depend—in large measure—on how […]
Your talents are not for you alone–they belong to the world.
I was loading my paintings into our truck to travel to my first art festival. My wife noticed that I had left […]
Measure Your Words Before You Pour Them
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” We’ve all heard that phrase—do you believe it? Early […]
One of Life’s Greatest Epiphanies
In my early 20s, I engaged in volunteer service in California. One of my colleagues was a musician—as was I. One day […]
God has Entrusted Us to Each Other’s Care
Human beings have a tendency to consider information only when it comes from a favored source. I can remember how people snickered […]
We Have No Right…
When I was in third grade, I accompanied my mother to an after-school, parent-teacher meeting. I was told to sit on a […]
The Truly Great Walk Among Us
“The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect […]
The Power of a Sincere Compliment
“I can live for two months on a good compliment.” -Mark Twain A number of years ago, I had the honor of […]