Why are we doing this?
It’s essential to keep an eye on this question… Because the day-to-day will be a grind sometimes. Because there will be times when you need… Read More »Why are we doing this?
Values
Stable relationship
This one’s for everyone: from shepherds to kings. May your gift be the giving away of your gifts. Happy Christmas 2020, and here’s to better… Read More »Stable relationship
Vanishing time
Have a look at your calendar for the month ahead. Observe its gentle slopes and rolling plains. Time. Space. Empty air. Enjoy the illusion: the… Read More »Vanishing time
A non-trivial improvement
How much of an impact does a project need to have? How much change is necessary for the work to be worth it? What you… Read More »A non-trivial improvement
Henri Nouwen on service, starting small and seeing clearly
At times, we might be involved in larger things – clothing the naked, sheltering the poor, helping the refugees, visiting the sick or imprisoned, but… Read More »Henri Nouwen on service, starting small and seeing clearly
Reserving judgement / planting seeds
In your lifetime you’ll read some brilliant books and hear some amazing talks, have some life-changing conversations. Some. You’ll read and hear more decent, solid… Read More »Reserving judgement / planting seeds
Affection (1): it comes and goes
Another head aches, another heart breaksI’m so much older than I can takeAnd my affection, well, it comes and goesI need direction to perfection, no,… Read More »Affection (1): it comes and goes
“What if we fail?”
“What will we tell ourselves / our neighbours / our grandchildren if we don’t try?” See also: Roosevelt’s Man in the Arena – Extended Cut
“I did my best.”
Great! Was it any good? What are you going to do to make your best get better? This might be about: Improving concrete skills Working… Read More »“I did my best.”
Compassion: suffering with
I was reminded this morning* of the etymology of “compassion”: com- meaning “with” and pati meaning “to suffer.” It’s the same pati we find in… Read More »Compassion: suffering with