Tag Archives: mindfulness
God’s Handiwork
How do you see God’s handiwork in the creation around you? How can you respond in praise to Him? Creator God, thank You for the unique and perfect way You created the world and all that’s in it. Your works … Continue reading
Aspiring Poets
Your poetry collection, The Hill We Climb and Other Poems, comes out in December. Is there any advice you’d give to aspiring poets, in terms of the creative process? Great readers make great writers. Read as much as you can, both to … Continue reading
Advocating
If I’m not on the inside nobody wants to fight, if nobody in there to push the agenda then how do you get the change on the outside…In times like these, it can sometimes be hard to find a purpose, … Continue reading
Lesson on Emotional Intelligence
My most important lesson on emotional intelligence was early in my career, at a Wall Street Job. I was exhausted and kept making small mistakes. My supervisor could’ve blown up, justifiably. But he had the presence of mind to be … Continue reading
Perfection
I think that striving to be perfect can cause people to not end up doing anything at all. It’s great to have high standards for the outcome of whatever you do, because that means you care. But when your focus … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 