Category: Leadership
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Impact
“Do not consider yourself wise. Fear the lord and stay away from evil paths.” That was week 2 for my week in the Proverbs with Brian & Michelle. I admire the humility with which this wide group of accomplished people present themselves. They are quick to acknowledge their shortcomings and where they feel they came…
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Discomfort
I had a difficult repeat conversation with my husband, and as he said he appreciated my accompanying words of affirmation, he felt like he was on a job yearly review and it was difficult to hear. Even though he is such a graceful feedback receiver, and attentive and patient and humble, I bet it was…
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Oasis among friends
In MomCo the official volunteers are all from different churches. We are not afraid to stand alone. We probably seek paths to forge alone and come together bringing our unique gifts and perspectives. I fit right in as an outsider, in a group of outliers. A large group of women, no two from the same…
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Trying to understand
It’s a trap. A trap of the mind. I’ve been in this labyrinth for some time now, more than I wished to be, and I realize I haven’t figured out fully or clearly why I feel a certain way. Until I let go of wanting to grasp the knowledge. The understanding. To have it all…
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Mind buzz
So many trains of thought rushing through my mind. A constant buzz. Overlapping. Competing. I know the joy of peace through meditation – not easily attained. As a kind when praying my mind would easily wanter and I would struggle to bring it back into the one activity of prayer. Little did I know that…
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Introvert
Vorbitul in fațăIeșitul in evidențaActivitatea social mediaNu imi vin naturalNu ma incarc prin ele,Ci depun un efort sa activez Tocmai din dorința de a învingeFrica, rușinea, timiditateaAm iesit din zona de confortDes si devremeDar acum e vremea de a sta puțin in umbraSa imi incarc bateriile. Am nevoie sa ma întreb sincerCe imi stârnește un…
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gâște migratoare
Intr-un cârd de gâște mic, familia mea, comunitatea mea, grupurile mele de voluntariat, zbor în vârf. Am obosit. Și aș face schimb. Să taie altcineva frontul de aer, să mă adăpostesc în urma cuiva. Îmi asum responsabilitatea prezenta dar vreau să urmez uneori un lider bun care știe încotro merge (sau zboară, după caz) Nu…
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To honor my instinct
Listen well. Take action. Respect my intuition. So it will continue to speak clearly So I could hear itSo it can steer me clear of dangerous paths This is the hardest. To believe that what I want is important. This is an ache I carry from the time I was my kids’ current age. Though I was most…
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Authority
If you have little to no authority over your child when he is 3, what makes you think you will have authority when he is 5 or 10 or 15? Practice early. It’s easier the sooner you begin. Get your hands dirty. Keep your heart clean. Authority isn’t demanded nor imposed nor begged for. Authority…
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The confidence built in silence
For a parent it takes a lot of practice to step back and let the kids become responsible for themselves. Let them make mistakes if you already warned them or gave them the advice needed. This week the music teacher told them that of any of them plays any instrument to bring it to school…
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The mistakes I make by taking over
Giving feedback is easier said than done. Being honest and kind and ferm in the moment is one of the hardest things one can do – and it’s impossible without practice, or prior decision. Like a steady walk on a beam. You don’t happen to be on a bean and walk elegantly. You are purposeful…
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Take my word for it
Let your yes be yes, and your no be no. My mom was a strong believer in clear honest talk. No matter the context. She disliked sarcasm as it hid frustration and double talk. And I do believe I owe it to my parents that the way I learned to interact with others had no…