I wish we still celebrated Lincoln’s birthday. I’m an Abraham Lincoln groupie. By sheer good fortune, my son Justin was born on his birthday, my daughter Abrielle
Be a Good One – Wise Words from Abraham Lincoln
“Whatever you are, be a good one” – Abraham Lincoln
VIDEO: People Are Made to be LOVED
“People are made to be loved and things are made to be used. Things begin to go wrong when things are being loved and people are being used” – Michael Josephson
VIDEO: Kintsukuroi – The Art of Repairing
“Nietzsche told us ‘what doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger’ and Hemingway wrote about becoming stronger in broken places. A different way of thinking is found in the Japanese concept of kintsukuroi the art of repairing broken pottery with gold or silver lacquer in a way that makes the object more beautiful than it was before. I think this is …
GETTING READY FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
GREAT STUFF HERE! Valentine’s Day provides us with a special opportunity to express our love to the dearest people in out lives, the ones who we embrace with our hearts – lovers, friends, even family. To those
DON’T CHASE LOVE – Be patient
Love cannot be caught, like an unwilling butterfly. Nobody loves you just
Our Rights versus What is Right?
“There is a big difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do” – Justice Potter Stewart, U.S. supreme court People of character do more than they are required to do and less than they are allowed to do.
COMMENTARY: Leading a Significant Life
Martin Luther King, Jr., said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” In a world increasingly dominated by unapologetic selfishness, this
QUOTES: 30 Best Love Quotes for Your Valentine
I love you, not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you. – Roy Croft I love thee to the depth and breadth and height my soul can reach.
Leaders Inspire Rather Than Intimidate
A good leader uses the bully pulpit for inspirational leadership, not for actual bullying. – Michael Josephson
Take Control of Who You Are
We each decide whether to make ourselves learned or ignorant, compassionate or cruel, generous or miserly.
COMMENTARY: A Blessing in Every Curse
A man and his companion lost their way in a forest. The companion despaired, but the man said maybe some good would come of it. They came upon a stranger who needed the man’s help. The stranger turned out to be a prince who gave the man a beautiful horse. His neighbors praised his good luck and said, “How blessed …
Character Requires Moral Judgment
People of character do more than they are required to do and less than they are allowed to do. They do the right thing even when
Leaders Encourage Rather Than Punish
If you want to punish someone, tear them down, inflict shame, induce guilt, criticize. If you want to help
Free Yourself From What’s Holding You Back
What is stopping you from doing what you want to do, being what you want to be,
Building, Repairing and Burning Bridges
The quality of your life will be dramatically affected by the quality of your relationships. “Some bridges need to be built; some should be repaired; some
COMMENTARY: The Butterfly Parable – Let Your Children Struggle
There’s a parable about a new mother who discovered a butterfly struggling mightily to escape its cocoon through a tiny opening at the top. She became concerned when the creature seemed to give up after making no progress. Certain that the butterfly just wouldn’t make it out without help, she enlarged the hole slightly. On its next try, the butterfly …
Keep Your Eye on the Prize
It’s been said lots of ways: “keep your eye on the prize,” “Before you start climbing the ladder of success be sure your ladder is leaning against the right wall.”
Greatest Ever Quotes on Truth, Trust & Credibility
Honesty is the first chapter of the book of wisdom. ~Thomas Jefferson
COMMENTARY: Conquering Tragedy With a Positive Perspective
Michael was always upbeat. Some found his relentless good moods annoying, but attempts to mock or belittle his cheerfulness were just more fuel for his good nature.
New reflections
If you are interested in Michael’s most recent reactions and reflections on the ethical dimension of current political events see MJ’s Personal Reflections. – https://whatwillmatter.com/2017/01/mjs-personal-reflections/
You Miss Every Shot You Don’t Take
“I miss every shot I don’t take.” – Wayne Gretsky, Hall of Fame Hockey Player The surest way to fail is not to try.
Your happiness is not determined by …..
Your happiness is not determined by what life brings to you, but by the attitude you bring to life; not what happens to you, by the way you look at what happened. – Khalil Gibran (adapted)