Before we leave the Christmas behind for another year, here’s a little Christmas retrospective. A summary of thoughts I’ve pondered during the last month or so. Thoughts focused on the Christmas Season, but in a broader sense the topic is lasting and I woudl suggest central to our everyday lives. What comes to mind when you consider the Christmas Season? Here is just a sampling of the nouns of Christmas: Of all the words and feelings that come to my…
Humility: A Foundational Virtue “As our circle of knowledge expands, so does the circumference of darkness surrounding it.” Albert Einstein We all benefit from periodically pausing from our daily routines, and our busy schedules to contemplate our place in the world. Who are we? What is our purpose? What do we desire from life now and into the future? What matters most? We can draw great power from pondering such questions and living our lives with purpose. Such deep questions…
Welcome to my blog! As the name implies I will share random, (sometimes coherent and connected) thoughts and observations about any number of topics. My main objective is share lessons I’ve learned in the great journey of life. As I explain on the About page, I’ve wished many times since my father passed away nearly three decades ago that I could ask his advice and tap into his wisdom. This blog is an attempt to preserve what little wisdom and…