The events of this past week have hit us all in different ways. I have a good friend who asked me yesterday, “Bob, I never knew who Charlie Kirk was. But when he was assassinated, I was impacted in ways I really don’t understand. Actually, brought me to tears.” This got me thinking. You know, […]
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Maybe you like me are exhausted hearing about Millennials and Generation Zs congregating in groups … world wide. Spreading what now is the widest infections of COVID 19 so far! Attempts to contain these “children” has proven unsuccessful if not impossible. Welcome to that ever quoted truism, “You reap what you sow.”All get a trophy […]
The front page of the WSJ this morning featured a picture of the sun. Our source of daily light and warmth. The word “light” has come to me a lot lately. Feeling light. From the Bible, Let your light so shine before men … A recent allusion of a guiding ray of light from a […]
One key when coaching is what I call one’s “preferred future.” Questions like “Who am I?” … “Where am I going?” … “What am I called to do?” I believe you eventually become what you think about. So define it. Visualize it. Write it down. Get clear about where you’re headed in life. Why? Because, […]
“Cuneiform” is an ancient writing system that was first used around 3400 BC. Said to be the very first writings. Writing. An ancient art. Simply timeless. This blog. Close to 180 posts so far. Not without effort. But in many ways so natural, therapeutic. And I find so very revealing as well. A dear friend recently, […]
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Nancy and I watched a movie the other day. “I Still Believe” won’t win Academy Awards. But that afternoon it was surely worthy of one. A box of used Kleenex was piled between us after viewing. A true, inspiring, and yet very sad story about a rising nineteen year old country music star, his loving girlfriend, […]
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Have you ever tried to slide your way down a steep grassy hill in sneakers? Front leg in front. Slipping … inching your way down? Losing your grip. Falling even? I have. And this morning? That’s how this all feels. Like a never ending slippery traverse down a seemingly endless, steep grassy hill. My thoughts […]
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I wrote recently about the death of my Aunt Sis. On reflection I realized something I had to write about this morning. I’ve been out of Philadelphia, my family home, for decades. Over thirty years really. When I was in Philly I really never saw my Aunt often. You know. Thanksgivings, Christmases mostly. Only saw […]
For the past twenty one years I’ve written a Christmas Letter to my family … in recent years more written for my grandchildren. For the past four years, I’ve picked a word … just one as a theme, a focus of my letter. Here’s this year’s version … Confidence … Passion … Determination … Faith […]
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Nancy and I watched a movie last night. In it a beautiful lady played by Rene Zellweger experienced a saddening death after a long bout with cancer. Maudlin … filled with despair. I’ve had occasional sparks of thought in recent months about my own mortality. Natural being in my mid seventies. You know. How do […]
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In a ancient times there lived two groups of people who lived in villages adjacent to one another. Times were trying. Survival … existence was what most of life was about. Food and water were scarce. They all lived in tattered clothing. Life was just very challenging One day all the villagers were summoned by a […]
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Friends ask every once in awhile, “Are you Ok?” Think I’m nuts when I write about some things. This may be one. But just me. Here goes… Sometimes a quick flash in time … a moment can hit me. Never defining. Just a bright sliver of experience. A glimpse when something seemingly very small … […]
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I’m an Episcopalian. Don’t even know why I opened this piece with this sentence. It was top of mind, I guess. My thoughts a flowing. Maybe because I just finished reading the first thirty six pages of a small book entitled, “The Power of Love.” A great guy … dear friend sent it to me […]
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I’ve mentioned I have five grandchildren. They’re always a wonder, such a joy. A fleeting but constant thought I’ve had? How can I help them learn about Faith. It may be universally accepted that our world today is a very challenging space to navigate. Fortunately, those of us who’ve lived through other cycles of societal […]
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Nick Foles. Hardly a household name. That’s until his heroic performance in last year’s Super Bowl. Subbing for injured quarterback Carson Wentz … not having thrown a pass in a game all season, Foles lead his underdog Philadelphia Eagles to an inspiring victory over the perennial champion New England Patriots. Devastating my 12 yr old […]
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I got a call last week from a former fifty eight year old client of mine. Wanted to get together for lunch. “I just wanted to thank you for helping me change, see my business in a way that has been key to all the success I’ve accomplished.” I thanked him. Couldn’t really recall what […]
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My image of heaven has always been a place up in the sky … a journey through a tunnel of bright light. No fear. Ascension of the spirit. Life’s final passage. Many have lucidly described their life-death experiences.My coach and I were discussing heaven yesterday. The journey into eternity… embraced, enveloped in all consuming Love. […]
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Nick Foles, the MVP of this year’s unique Super Bowl following the Eagles victory over the Patriots said this. “I never would be here if it hadn’t been for a million failures.” Lady Gaga composed the song “A Million Reasons”. The chorus goes something like this. “… there are a million reasons to leave. But […]
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Have you ever had someone walk in a room and suddenly there’s silence? Have you ever conversed with someone and found them absolutely spellbinding? I have. A lot of this has to do with the “resonance” people like these possess. A personal magnetism. Now what do I mean by “resonance”? It really has to do […]
For the last 19 years I have written a letter at Christmas to my family. I share the 19th with you here.FAITHFaith is trust, assurance and confidence in God.Living faith is shown by service and obedience to God. I write this year’s Christmas letter to my amazing grandchildren… We talked about “edge” a lot this year, […]
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I have long been deeply concerned. No actually shocked at the erosion of our value system as a free and prosperous people today. Values and principles that have underpinned so much of who we are as a country, a civilized nation for centuries. Respect, morality, service, integrity all seem to be disappearing as our culture […]
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Simply, this means. Something that disappears into nothing. I’ve attended hundreds of meetings in my life. Business, personal. When someone is asked why they hate meetings? “BECAUSE THEY’RE SO BORING !!” There are things in common with meetings that have always confounded me.Most meetings are well intentioned. Not all for sure. Too many agenda-less. Most […]
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… the higher you go. This is actually something most of you may already know. What do I mean by “Deeper?” Abraham Lincoln, Oprah Winfrey, Bobby Darin. (Who’s Bobby Darin? Google him). How’s that for diversity. All came from lowly backgrounds … In Oprah’s case? Poverty stricken. You’ve heard the stories. One room home for […]
We all like to believe we’re a “person of character.” Right? I’m not one to cite others failings, flaws. Like you I hope I give others the benefit of the doubt when they stumble, fall. “Let him who is without sin, cast the first stone.”Ok. But Hillary Clinton’s book outing this week left me breathless. […]
Sight … hearing … smell … taste and touch. Our five senses. Today is fast. A blur at times. When do we pause! Stop to savor these five senses? The spaces between all those notes? Not often. We are consumed by the events, the pressures, the demands of life now. Ok. Is this our the […]
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Magicians are experts at the art of creating illusions. You may be too. With a friend, a person at work, your spouse. I certainly used to be… no more.” Illusion” is defined as… something perceived, distorted in a way that is different from reality. We all create illusions. Usually negative. Most are figments of our […]
Have you ever experienced times when you’re really in the “Zone”? When you were truly energized, at your very best… just on? Great eye contact with others; fluid speech; can’t miss during tennis, golf, playing bridge. For those of you who speak before groups, committees… the “pin drop” silence when you talk. One of the […]
A Hint of Jesus?
SpiritualityThe events of this past week have hit us all in different ways. I have a good friend who asked me yesterday, “Bob, I never knew who Charlie Kirk was. But when he was assassinated, I was impacted in ways I really don’t understand. Actually, brought me to tears.” This got me thinking. You know, […]
We’re Reaping What We’ve Sown …
SpiritualityMaybe you like me are exhausted hearing about Millennials and Generation Zs congregating in groups … world wide. Spreading what now is the widest infections of COVID 19 so far! Attempts to contain these “children” has proven unsuccessful if not impossible. Welcome to that ever quoted truism, “You reap what you sow.”All get a trophy […]
Light …
SpiritualityThe front page of the WSJ this morning featured a picture of the sun. Our source of daily light and warmth. The word “light” has come to me a lot lately. Feeling light. From the Bible, Let your light so shine before men … A recent allusion of a guiding ray of light from a […]
The “Gathering” …
SpiritualityOne key when coaching is what I call one’s “preferred future.” Questions like “Who am I?” … “Where am I going?” … “What am I called to do?” I believe you eventually become what you think about. So define it. Visualize it. Write it down. Get clear about where you’re headed in life. Why? Because, […]
Why I write …
Spirituality“Cuneiform” is an ancient writing system that was first used around 3400 BC. Said to be the very first writings. Writing. An ancient art. Simply timeless. This blog. Close to 180 posts so far. Not without effort. But in many ways so natural, therapeutic. And I find so very revealing as well. A dear friend recently, […]
“I Still Believe”
SpiritualityNancy and I watched a movie the other day. “I Still Believe” won’t win Academy Awards. But that afternoon it was surely worthy of one. A box of used Kleenex was piled between us after viewing. A true, inspiring, and yet very sad story about a rising nineteen year old country music star, his loving girlfriend, […]
“Spacing” Between the Notes
SpiritualityHave you ever tried to slide your way down a steep grassy hill in sneakers? Front leg in front. Slipping … inching your way down? Losing your grip. Falling even? I have. And this morning? That’s how this all feels. Like a never ending slippery traverse down a seemingly endless, steep grassy hill. My thoughts […]
The Spirit …
SpiritualityI wrote recently about the death of my Aunt Sis. On reflection I realized something I had to write about this morning. I’ve been out of Philadelphia, my family home, for decades. Over thirty years really. When I was in Philly I really never saw my Aunt often. You know. Thanksgivings, Christmases mostly. Only saw […]
“Wonder” at Christmas …
SpiritualityFor the past twenty one years I’ve written a Christmas Letter to my family … in recent years more written for my grandchildren. For the past four years, I’ve picked a word … just one as a theme, a focus of my letter. Here’s this year’s version … Confidence … Passion … Determination … Faith […]
“We all comin’ home”
SpiritualityNancy and I watched a movie last night. In it a beautiful lady played by Rene Zellweger experienced a saddening death after a long bout with cancer. Maudlin … filled with despair. I’ve had occasional sparks of thought in recent months about my own mortality. Natural being in my mid seventies. You know. How do […]
The Parable of the Spoons
SpiritualityIn a ancient times there lived two groups of people who lived in villages adjacent to one another. Times were trying. Survival … existence was what most of life was about. Food and water were scarce. They all lived in tattered clothing. Life was just very challenging One day all the villagers were summoned by a […]
A Moment …
SpiritualityFriends ask every once in awhile, “Are you Ok?” Think I’m nuts when I write about some things. This may be one. But just me. Here goes… Sometimes a quick flash in time … a moment can hit me. Never defining. Just a bright sliver of experience. A glimpse when something seemingly very small … […]
“The Power of Love“
SpiritualityI’m an Episcopalian. Don’t even know why I opened this piece with this sentence. It was top of mind, I guess. My thoughts a flowing. Maybe because I just finished reading the first thirty six pages of a small book entitled, “The Power of Love.” A great guy … dear friend sent it to me […]
Faith for Teens
SpiritualityI’ve mentioned I have five grandchildren. They’re always a wonder, such a joy. A fleeting but constant thought I’ve had? How can I help them learn about Faith. It may be universally accepted that our world today is a very challenging space to navigate. Fortunately, those of us who’ve lived through other cycles of societal […]
I Owe It All to …
SpiritualityNick Foles. Hardly a household name. That’s until his heroic performance in last year’s Super Bowl. Subbing for injured quarterback Carson Wentz … not having thrown a pass in a game all season, Foles lead his underdog Philadelphia Eagles to an inspiring victory over the perennial champion New England Patriots. Devastating my 12 yr old […]
Doing … Being
SpiritualityI got a call last week from a former fifty eight year old client of mine. Wanted to get together for lunch. “I just wanted to thank you for helping me change, see my business in a way that has been key to all the success I’ve accomplished.” I thanked him. Couldn’t really recall what […]
Heaven and Love
SpiritualityMy image of heaven has always been a place up in the sky … a journey through a tunnel of bright light. No fear. Ascension of the spirit. Life’s final passage. Many have lucidly described their life-death experiences.My coach and I were discussing heaven yesterday. The journey into eternity… embraced, enveloped in all consuming Love. […]
A Million Reasons …
SpiritualityNick Foles, the MVP of this year’s unique Super Bowl following the Eagles victory over the Patriots said this. “I never would be here if it hadn’t been for a million failures.” Lady Gaga composed the song “A Million Reasons”. The chorus goes something like this. “… there are a million reasons to leave. But […]
Resonance
SpiritualityHave you ever had someone walk in a room and suddenly there’s silence? Have you ever conversed with someone and found them absolutely spellbinding? I have. A lot of this has to do with the “resonance” people like these possess. A personal magnetism. Now what do I mean by “resonance”? It really has to do […]
The Christmas Letter
SpiritualityFor the last 19 years I have written a letter at Christmas to my family. I share the 19th with you here.FAITHFaith is trust, assurance and confidence in God.Living faith is shown by service and obedience to God. I write this year’s Christmas letter to my amazing grandchildren… We talked about “edge” a lot this year, […]
A Great Contradiction…
SpiritualityI have long been deeply concerned. No actually shocked at the erosion of our value system as a free and prosperous people today. Values and principles that have underpinned so much of who we are as a country, a civilized nation for centuries. Respect, morality, service, integrity all seem to be disappearing as our culture […]
Out Into the Ether …
SpiritualitySimply, this means. Something that disappears into nothing. I’ve attended hundreds of meetings in my life. Business, personal. When someone is asked why they hate meetings? “BECAUSE THEY’RE SO BORING !!” There are things in common with meetings that have always confounded me.Most meetings are well intentioned. Not all for sure. Too many agenda-less. Most […]
The Deeper You’ve Been …
Spirituality… the higher you go. This is actually something most of you may already know. What do I mean by “Deeper?” Abraham Lincoln, Oprah Winfrey, Bobby Darin. (Who’s Bobby Darin? Google him). How’s that for diversity. All came from lowly backgrounds … In Oprah’s case? Poverty stricken. You’ve heard the stories. One room home for […]
Character… Unveils
SpiritualityWe all like to believe we’re a “person of character.” Right? I’m not one to cite others failings, flaws. Like you I hope I give others the benefit of the doubt when they stumble, fall. “Let him who is without sin, cast the first stone.”Ok. But Hillary Clinton’s book outing this week left me breathless. […]
The Deep Pool Within…
SpiritualitySight … hearing … smell … taste and touch. Our five senses. Today is fast. A blur at times. When do we pause! Stop to savor these five senses? The spaces between all those notes? Not often. We are consumed by the events, the pressures, the demands of life now. Ok. Is this our the […]
Illusions…
SpiritualityMagicians are experts at the art of creating illusions. You may be too. With a friend, a person at work, your spouse. I certainly used to be… no more.” Illusion” is defined as… something perceived, distorted in a way that is different from reality. We all create illusions. Usually negative. Most are figments of our […]
Your “Light” …
SpiritualityHave you ever experienced times when you’re really in the “Zone”? When you were truly energized, at your very best… just on? Great eye contact with others; fluid speech; can’t miss during tennis, golf, playing bridge. For those of you who speak before groups, committees… the “pin drop” silence when you talk. One of the […]