Feeling vulnerable? Is that a bad thing?
Vulnerability tends to isolate our insecurities, because we don't feel pulled together or in a position of strength. Maybe it feels like our weaknesses are being revealed and are at risk of being exploited. Not a comforting feeling. Continue reading “Vulnerability”
I am reminded today, that those with influence direct the attention of those they influence, they reveal what is important (to them) and tend to shape the perspective/understanding/belief of those who are under their influence. This is a sobering reality, whether you are leading or following, but I can see evidence of this reality all around. Isn't this fact one reason why the bible says that too many should not be teachers, because they will receive a stronger evaluation or judgement? Leaders will share in the responsibility of the outcomes they have influenced.How is this true?
We can recognize a quality example when we see one, can't we? I remember as a child realizing, through my mother's verbal instruction, that I could be a good example, or I could be used as an example of what happens to someone who doesn't! Either way, I was going to be an example.I guess this is the way it works. Either way your life is going to be an example…. an example of how to live, or an example of what happens to fools. Does that sound like strong language to you? Good thing I am not trying to get paid for this little editorial. 🙂
Bottom line is the same, you will be responsible for your way of life and the impact it has on others. With this in mind, I have a few questions and observations I want to encourage you to consider: Continue reading “Exemplary”
there is a placebeyond the border
where love grows
and where peace
is not the frozen silence . . .
to get to that place you have to go or be pushed outbeyond the borders,
to where it is lonely, fearful,
threatening, unknown.
only after you have wandered
for a long time in the dark
do you begin to bump into others
also branded, exiled,
border crossers,
and find you walk on
common ground.
it is not an easy place to be,
this place beyond the borders.
but it is a good place to be.
-Kathy Galloway
