I don't recall when I first heard the quote. It was at least 25 years ago. It made so much sense, however, I did not truly appreciate it, at least enough to put it into practice. I was too young, too naive, and too focused on myself. As I received yet another InMail message (LinkedIn'sContinue reading "The Golden Rule(s)"

I am imperfect. No matter how hard I try, I simply can't get it right. Despite my best efforts, I somehow find a way to make someone unhappy with me. It makes me sad, but it doesn't make me want to quit. In fact, after I allow myself to grieve, I am motivated to learnContinue reading "Neighbor, You Can Count on (Imperfect) Me"

Any given day, I encounter people who are homeless. When I drive home from my office on the North Shore of Pittsburgh, I pass 3-5 homeless people with signs asking for help. They are usually situated at intersections with traffic lights. When the light is red, I usually feel awkward. Do I make eye contact?Continue reading "Small Acts of Mercy"

Dallas & Jarah 2007 Dallas & Jarah 2022 How do we become more resilient over time? Without challenges, without stress, our resilience is not tested. In 2007, my children's resilience was low. In 2022, they are two very resilient young adults. A home in Gilchrist, Texas, designed to resist flood waters survived Hurricane Ike in 2008. SimplyContinue reading "Neighbor-Zone Resilience"

Each and every one of us was created and redeemed for a big noble purpose. Deep down inside, we crave to become who we're meant to be. We have trouble putting it into words and we have difficulty seeing it clearly, however, we feel it. That's the one big task we have to do inContinue reading "Big Noble Purpose"

There are some problems for which the solution is a win-win for everyone. However, they are rare. The most significant solutions are win-lose. Someone is going to lose in the short run. That's the problem of life. You're going to lose more often than you win. How one handles those losses make the difference inContinue reading "Get in the Neighbor-Zone"

I believe in one God, Creator of the universe. That He governs it by His providence. That He ought to be worshiped. That the most acceptable service we render to Him is doing good to His other children.That the soul of man is immortal and will be treated with justice in another life respecting itsContinue reading "Working in the Neighbor-Zone"

The pursuit of happiness is an unalienable right with which we are endowed by our Creator. That is a self-evident truth as stated in the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America. It's as true today as it was in 1776. As with any pursuit, it's always helpful to know where you're going.Continue reading "Finding Happiness in the Neighbor-Zone"