Tag Archives: humility

The Value of Playing Games

Posted on January 12, 2022 by admin

Games can be a great way to foster community and civility between people. Even though there is a competitive aspect since nobody likes to lose, there’s still something liberating about playing games. You’re free to act silly, say and do … Continue reading →

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The Blind Men and the Elephant

Posted on November 18, 2020 by admin

I’ve loved this story for many years now. This particular version came from the Peace Corps website. All the versions I’ve read show the trouble of trying to understanding something while only having one piece of the puzzle. It’s a … Continue reading →

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The Middle Way

Posted on November 11, 2020 by admin

What happens if two people have apparently conflicting ideas or plans? In many cases nowadays, the result is verbal sparring and possibly even a violent altercation. When the conflict ends, they are further apart than they were before it started, … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication, Getting Along with Each Other, Great Books, Inspirational People, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement | Tagged empathy, fighting, hostility, humility, listening, patience, Stephen Covey, synergy, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, The Middle Way, understanding | Comments Off

The Daily Stoic: “If You Want to Learn, Be Humble”

Posted on April 15, 2020 by admin

I needed this reminder from The Daily Stoic. Whenever I start thinking I know more than I do, almost inevitably something happens that reminds me how much I don’t know. Usually the reminders are gentle but sometimes they are harsh. … Continue reading →

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Tribute to Mister Rogers

Posted on October 25, 2018 by admin

Have you ever heard of Fred Rogers? You probably have, although you might know him better by the title of “Mister Rogers”, which he used on the show he hosted for over thirty years. I look up to Mister Rogers … Continue reading →

Posted in Getting Along with Each Other, Humanitarian Things, Inspirational People | Tagged Fred Rogers, friendship, humility, kindness, learning, lessons, love, Mister Rogers, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, neighbor, respect, role model, teaching, television, TV | Comments Off