Harvesting a Life of Abundance
Three of life’s toughest questions are answered in the children’s book, The Three Questions. The main character is a young boy named Nikolai seeking solutions to: The best time to do things The most important one The right thing to do 1.when is the best time to do things? Nikolai’s friends — a heron, monkey, and dog — try to… Read More
Stephen Covey, author of THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE, uses a version of an old folktale to demonstrate the importance of renewal in Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw (R): A man walking through the forest came across a frustrated lumberjack. The lumberjack sweated and cursed as he labored in vain to cut down a tree. “What’s the problem?” … Read More
After I made the turn onto the entrance ramp of I-75, I glanced into my side mirror. I saw lots of oncoming traffic barreling toward me. So many eighteen-wheelers speeding north this morning! My heart rate increased, and I reminded myself to breathe slowly and deeply. Safely on the freeway, but still jumpy, I opted to stay in the “slow”… Read More
