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The Help We Need
Posted on November 10, 2020November 10, 2020

The Help We Need

It is very difficult to receive the help we need if we are unwilling or unable to ask for it. Inevitably, we all need help in some form or another. There is simply too much in this life for us to handle alone. We are not meant to. It is prideful and foolish to even … Continue reading The Help We Need

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The Shared Burden Of Abundance
Posted on October 25, 2020October 25, 2020

The Shared Burden Of Abundance

We are not empty vessels that need to be filled by some external resource before we are able to help others. Our capacity to help others is not extrinsic. It does not come from what we attain, possess, or are given. It is intrinsic. It is part of who we are. It is part of … Continue reading The Shared Burden Of Abundance

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The Responsibility Of A Gift
Posted on October 5, 2020October 5, 2020

The Responsibility Of A Gift

We each have something unique and powerful to offer the world. Once we know what that is, it is imperative that we do it justice by giving it the focus, attention, and energy it deserves. There will be distractions. Other people, activities, and agendas will require our attention. This is all part of the process. … Continue reading The Responsibility Of A Gift

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On Improving For Our Community
Posted on September 10, 2020September 10, 2020

On Improving For Our Community

When we find ourselves apologizing for the same things over and over again, it is time to make a change. We all make mistakes. The goal is to not make the same mistakes over and over again. As humans, it is our responsibility to recognize the patterns of our behavior that do not serve us … Continue reading On Improving For Our Community

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My Tribal Standards
Posted on August 23, 2020August 23, 2020

My Tribal Standards

I have two standards for my associations, regardless of whether they are personal or professional. The first requirement is that I like and respect you. The second that you like and respect me. If one of these standards is not met, I find it very difficult to move forward. In my experience, there is no … Continue reading My Tribal Standards

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