Musing on respect and humility… I have had the great honor of serving as an architect or knowing some very great leaders in my community and throughout my career. These might men, mostly men of God, have taught me how respectful people behave, and why they came to positions of real authority and power. They … More Respect and Humility: Key Traits of Effective Leadership
“Up until now” is a great declaration of an end of what came before now. Now life for me is the communication of our true reality one to another. This poem/declaration is about realizations and a determination to maintain a new perspective; purposing to leaving behind common ways many have experienced others and the way … More Up until Now
Son of Pumpkin Butt You laugh? She raised a single eyebrow, inquisitively. She overweight- still inspiring reflection. The superior English instructor, my mother. . “Your reach should exceed your grasp or what’s a heaven for.” Quoted she, quoting Browning the dead Englishmen of old. . We have forgotten the greats, focusing rather on our selves … More Ode to Barbara Jean Bleacher Parry (1949-1980)
Maturing; I marvel now at the vast arrogance, vanity, and ignorance of humanity. Humans are amazing creatures, yet prone to profound arrogance and self deception. No matter what your spiritual path to enlightenment you will not see the glory of THE LIGHT until you stop marveling at your own brilliance. Rabbi Shaul said “When … More Don’t be blinded by your own brilliance!
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