Tag Archives: life lessons
Abundance Flows
The first lesson you taught me: Abundance flows. Life is not about accumulation, but community. The second lesson: You create space for others to exist in their fullness when you commit living in yours. To be placed in a world … Continue reading
True Hope
Not long ago I visited the Empire State Building with a friend. The line looked short—just down the block and around the corner. Yet as we entered the building, we discovered the line of people stretching through the lobby, up … Continue reading
Beautiful Moments
It’s all to easy to quickly dismiss achievements, those moments when you reach a goal or when life brings some surprise joy. However, you should make the most of what goes right in your life, and add it to your … Continue reading
Humility
King Canute was one of the most powerful men on earth in the eleventh century. In a now-famous tale, it is said that he ordered his chair to be placed on the shore as the tide was rising. “You are … Continue reading
Mindfulness
My four-year-old son is full of questions, and chatters constantly. I love talking with him, but he’s developed an unfortunate habit of talking to me even when his back is turned. I often find myself saying, “I can’t hear you—please … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 