“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill. Around this time of year, my wife and I often remind each other how fortunate we are, from the most simplistic circumstances to the favorable conditions that provide us with comfort,
Category: Generosity & Kindness
Expecting Different Results from People is Counter-productive
The following quote is as overused as a smiley-faced emoji. It is often attributed to many prominent individuals throughout history – including Albert Einstein – though no one knows for sure who actually said it. “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different
Olive Kitteridge Teaches Us How So Much of Life Is Squandered
I’m rarely a reader of fiction. While I’ve certainly enjoyed it in the past, I now find myself drawn to non-fiction works focusing on a variety of societal issues with the belief that if I educate myself more, I’ll somehow find hope in the hopelessness of life. Angered by my
Being a Winner is Not How Children Should Define Success
Today’s generation of children believes that being a winner – being #1 – is one of the most important personal characteristics they can strive towards. Humility, unfortunately, is not a word they use or apply in their interactions with others. Instead, they’ve based their self-worth and perceived successes on overconfidence,
Respect Your Fellow Human Being – A Lesson American’s Still Haven’t Learned
American politician and former professional basketball player Bill Bradley once remarked, “Respect your fellow human being.” I’ve been thinking a lot about those five little words lately – respect your fellow human being. I turned 47 this year – spending almost five decades living, learning, loving, losing, and hoping that