Generosity In my last week of traveling, I’ve interacted with a lot of people. Some were generous with their time, attention, support, and or resources. And, some were not. Not hard to guess which ones I enjoyed more and which ones I’d want to do business with again. Which one are you? And, does that […]
Comfort and Encourage
August 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Comfort and Encourage What would our world be like if the measuring stick we used to determine whether we had a good day was: Did I comfort and encourage someone today? What would happen if we made that a priority? Much Love, Jonathan Help me out please ~ if this Daily Dose spoke to you, […]
The ease of kindness
July 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Hurt for people rather than be hurt by people
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Closing our hearts does not help
March 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Closing our hearts does not help Sabine’s friend hurt her knee while we were skiing yesterday. However, when we were in the first aid building it looked like Sabine was in worse pain. Ron, the ski patrol guy, was joking around and keeping it light while he did his thing. I was joking around. Sabine’s […]
Coach gets his buttons pushed and pushes back
March 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Coach gets his buttons pushed and pushes back I’ve been thinking all day about a facebook thread I read this morning. It is a great case study. The volleyball coach made a substitution. The substitute promptly served into the net. The player who had been subbed for said, “seriously” and the coach heard her. She […]
A boy named Johnny
February 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment
A boy named Johnny When we try to understand people from a logical perspective, we often end up just scratching our heads in bewilderment. Emotion, non-conscious programming, and head trash are what typically guides behavior – not logic. Take the case of Johnny Manziel. (He’s an NFL quarterback, first round draft choice, Heisman trophy winner, […]
Best Cocktail Recipe Ever
February 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment
When someone has really stressed you out or pushed your buttons and you feel like you need a drink, here’s the cocktail I recommend: Equal parts: Compassion* Appreciation of diversity** Respect*** Humor**** Curiosity***** Modify to taste and enjoy. * I too have my quirks and foibles. I too make mistakes. I too use ineffective strategies at […]
