December 12, 2024 | Beauty of Beginnings, Current Affairs, Stewardship, Leadership, Entrepreneurs
All forms of violence are to be condemned From the etymology dictionary online. Violence – ”an injury, irreverence, profanation,” from past participle stem of violare “to treat with violence, outrage, dishonour,” An act of physical violence against...
December 11, 2024 | Beauty of Beginnings, Current Affairs, Stewardship, Leadership, Entrepreneurs, Syntropic Enterprise
What I am optimistic about The mighty Pacific is cross-dressing as a lake this morning. The change from a few days ago is stunning to behold. From violent and unfriendly to humans, she is now a reflection of peace. This is a good reminder that change can come to all...
December 9, 2024 | Beauty of Beginnings, Current Affairs, Personal Development, Stewardship, Leadership, Entrepreneurs
Take your stand superwomen I was listening to a friend who has raised two children as an almost single mother, held an amazing career, and been a good daughter, sister and daughter-in-law, deny any association with being a superwoman. I like humility. I respect it as...
December 6, 2024 | Beauty of Beginnings, Current Affairs, Personal Development, Stewardship, Leadership, Entrepreneurs
My theory of systems change 1. Understand the system. Few people actually take the time to do this. 2. Get comfortable and familiar with complexity as a priority. Complexity is complex. Therefore challenging. Our default is to revert to simplicity or reductionism....
December 5, 2024 | Beauty of Beginnings, Personal Development, Stewardship, Leadership, Entrepreneurs
Clarity leads to power Lost and confused, our minds fall down into a spiral that can become self-generating, keeping us trapped. Confusion begets confusion. Similarly, when we are feeling overwhelmed. Too much going on, a million thoughts bouncing around seeking our...
December 3, 2024 | Beauty of Beginnings, Current Affairs, Stewardship, Leadership, Entrepreneurs
See the real threat Historian Heather Cox Richardson uses the following metaphor. Imagine we have ten people, and for the most part, these ten people want a good life – not excessive – a home, some extra income to cover holidays, health care, quality...
