. . . that sad but easeful core of peace that is the reward when all is renounced. [Maestro Benjamin Zander commenting on the solo cello statement near the end of the final movement of Mahler's Ninth ... Read More about Surrendering – Accepting the Things We Cannot Change
Though everyone has a role in society, an especially important and honored role is that of leader. The strength of a society can depend on it. ... Read More about Leading – Being a Leader – Displaying Leadership
Like its politicians and its wars, society has the teenagers it deserves. [Attributed to J.B. Priestly] Watching someone who does something well is an excellent way to learn. This is true for ... Read More about Being and Setting a Good Example; Being a Role Model and Mentor
A person can scarcely accomplish anything, especially over an extended period of time, without a decisive commitment to the undertaking. One is unlikely to find a productive niche in life by bouncing ... Read More about Being Decisive
Many people have the wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification, but through fidelity to a worthy purpose. [Helen Keller] There are thousands who ... Read More about Being Faithful to Commitments
The intellectual component of finding one's best niche in the world is self-knowledge. This includes knowledge of one's strengths and weaknesses, along with ones interests and dislikes, and how well ... Read More about Knowing Self
A vow is an intention. When I looked again at the titles for today and for this Wednesday, the placement of Beethoven's and Mozart's most solemn masses under commitment fidelity, not under sacred ... Read More about Making and Keeping Sacred Vows
. . . each of us can work to change a small portion of events. . . It is from numberless diverse acts of courage . . . that the belief that human history is thus shaped. Each time a man stands up for ... Read More about Finding and Occupying Your Niche
Once we have embraced complexity, we can see it is a rich tapestry. This non-threatening way of looking at change and its components and predicates is in keeping with spiritual ideals. ... Read More about Appreciating the Tapestry of Life