Last night I witnessed “Ready for the Stage” at the “7 Event” in Fairfax, VA—four finalists enthusiastically delivering their life message to a live and “streaming” audience from the very depths of their soul. Amidst cheers and tears, these gifted speakers commanded the room with their personal …
Purpose
Reflections on Happiness and Joy
What does it mean to life a life of joy? With suffering all around us (tsunamis, hurricanes, starvation, unemployment, AIDS, oh... how the list goes on), do any of us deserve joy? And what the heck IS joy, anyway? Is it the same as happiness? Do you know that well-funded, well-documented …
Making a Difference
So, who doesn’t want to make a difference? Perhaps our actions are misguided at times, but I’ve got to believe that most people would love to make a positive difference in somebody’s life if given half the chance. I think of my former clients from my years as a Public Defender and Legal Aid …