But by the Grace of God

Come Running

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2174139/open_sms] I was awaken by a nightmare this past week, which centered on my greatest childhood fear.  Or maybe it was listening to this song too many times. Last night I had a dream You were in it I was in it with you Everyone that I knew And everyone that you know was in my dream. My mother had a non-verbal solution to notify my sister and I when she was ready to leave whatever store we had been in with her. And that signal was for us to come running to her.  No excuses.  And the most amazing point is that I still respond to my mother's signal.

But by the Grace of God

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2174139/open_sms] Editor’s note:   In light of recent events I have changed the title of this episode.  I recount a couple events in which I did not participate nor was involved.  I heard the aftermath directly from the individual involved, who was my buddy.  But for my mother demanding I stay home for some reason, I would have been involved in one of the events.   That said, my friend has gone onto great personal success both professionally and personally.  So I guess one can escape from bouts of teenage stupidity. And it could have easily been me.

Interview Questions

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2174139/open_sms] In my first job out of university, I was placed in a management track and had the opportunity to travel with an experienced interviewer as part of my training.  I learned a lot from him, but two questions I asked of him and his responses have stayed with me all these years.  They provide a real insight, I believe, into our behavior.

Guess We Should Get Pizza

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2174139/open_sms] An incident I witnessed completely changed how I viewed adults and interactions with them.   They weren't different from me and the emotions I felt as a teenager, as I discovered.  Mostly they kept their emotions hidden, but on this day, the adults' emotions were on full display.

A List of Joy

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2174139/open_sms] In this episode, I encourage you to make a list of tangible things or experiences which give you true joy.  I'm not talking about happiness, but true joy. And for the 100th time you experience them, just as it was the first time. Have a listen, you might amaze yourself and give yourself something to remind you to smile.