by marshal | May 12, 2010 | Confession, Lessons Learned, Purity, Unity
In literature classes during my college days, I was taught to analyze the works of great authors. At times, however, it seemed as if I was encouraged to search for and find fault with literary giants. As a non-literary giant, this was humorous to me. I had not yet...
by marshal | Feb 11, 2010 | Lessons Learned, Unity
“What do you miss most about your homeland?” My question to a native German living in the United States brought an unexpected reply. “What I miss most is sitting unhurried at a café and drinking coffee with friends. Now I get my coffee at a...
by marshal | Jan 21, 2010 | Lessons Learned, Unity
Watching the earthquake disaster unfold in Haiti is painful. I have watched with a sense of hopelessness, unable to lend a helping hand. However, I have observed with interest the initial responses to the disaster. First responders make a difference when time is of...
by marshal | Oct 22, 2009 | Lessons Learned, Love, Unity
Eating breakfast at a conference in Malaysia found me at a table of healthcare workers from a restricted country. Our pleasant conversation caused me to ask how I could encourage or help them. Their response caught me off guard. "Wear our skin" was their...
by marshal | Aug 6, 2009 | Lessons Learned, Unity
As a former college soccer player (…….years ago!), it was a treat to hear the present coach speak about my alma mater’s recent successes. This coach's unique ability to blend the individual skills, the experience and the character of his players...
by marshal | Jul 30, 2009 | Lessons Learned, Love, Unity
There they were – hundreds of people with iPods and MP3 players dancing in the middle of Paddington Train Station in London…what is going on? I was momentarily frightened until I discovered that the event is called "flash mob dancing". Alerted...
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