It is the most natural thing in the world to be self-centered - from the time we enter the world completely dependent on others (yet focused only on our needs), to the time we draw our final breath (most likely still clinging to what we want). It's natural. But not everything natural is good. As …
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Who Is My Neighbor? A Simple Response to the Oklahoma Tornadoes
In the midst of tragic events like this week's tornado destruction in Oklahoma, there is always much that tugs at the heart. We ache for the families of those who have lost loved ones. We shake our heads in disbelief at the sight of the destruction, most of us unable to comprehend what it is …
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Leap Year Lesson #345: Make People Want to Give
I participated in an unusual and enjoyable charitable event today. Indianapolis 500 race car driver Oriol Servia spent time at our company headquarters raising funds for the organization Racing for Kids. There were two ways to participate and contribute. One was to donate $15 in order to have your photo taken while standing by one …
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Leap Year Lesson #292: Kindness and Mercy Make a Healing Salve
I've been a little more stressed than normal for a few days. Some of it is work related and some is personal. Some is due to the crazy list of things I'm supposed to get done this week that doesn't give me a minute to pause, even throughout the weekend ahead. The tiring pace of …
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Leap Year Lesson #283: Carry One Another’s Burdens – Literally, If Necessary
Earlier this evening I looked out my front door and noticed an old man with a hunchback walking by with 4-5 grocery bags. The man was wobbly and not able to walk many steps in a row without pausing. His feet pointed into each other at the toes, making it more difficult to walk. I've …
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