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It struck me full force, while watching the events in Washington this week, that the election of Barack Obama as President of the United States is about the character of a man, the strength of a family and sense of hope and possibility. I remember with the same sense of awe, the character of the parents of children who attended that first summer program that became Upward Bound. I wondered why these generous, gracious parents would trust anyone who looked like their oppressors?
“You have more to learn from every person you meet than you will ever know.”
Albert C. Boothby, 1964
There is a wonderful little bakery in Litchfield, Maine called The Black Crow Bakery. With clients and company coming today, I bought a few each of their spicy molasses and semi-sweet, chocolate chip cookies. They are really delicious. Today, most were served or delivered. A few are wrapped ready for the freezer. This is the first time I remember not eating one simply because they were in the house.
I wonder what triggers the creation of compulsions so strong they can last a lifetime?
Everything we do to increase our consciousness contributes to our equanimity, ability to produce results and contribute to others. Listen carefully to the words you select. If a student says, “I’ll try to have an assignment in by Friday,” they are acknowledging that they really don’t plan to have the work in on time. Plan on Monday at the earliest. If you use the word try, decide before you go any further if you intend to produce a particular result or simply “try.” While I do not approve of the labor practices at all, the Egyptians didn’t try to build pyramids, they built them. Continue Reading →
