In the service of others – Kavamata – our “intentional gift”
Next week is our bi-monthly meal team serving a hot nutritious meal to the youth of Teen Feed. This is something we’ve been doing as a family for well over a decade, and is something I always really look forward … Continued
Personal responsibility!
I am listening to Tony Robbin’s book Unshakable on my morning walks and was struck by a comment that was made. Most things that happen in life are a direct result of a decision we make. In the book they … Continued
Social justice, human services, or political action?
One of the reasons I started this blog is that I really do want to help make the world a better place – hence the title “MenschWorks”. The short definition of a “mensch” according to Wikipedia is “a person of … Continued
Moral Injury – Part II: In the Workplace
A few months back, I wrote a piece on moral injury – especially as it pertains to the military. However, I could not help but see the correlations to the same concepts in the workplace. It’s not a new thought. Have … Continued
Boys, Boys, Boys!
I can honestly say the thing I am most proud of accomplishing in my life (and it’s still a “work in progress”) is how we raised our 2 boys and it is evident today in the young men they have … Continued
View of the page of videos…
As I have the sense that in the next few days and weeks this topic will begin to heat up, I’m posting here images of NWS teacher Daniel Sparler’s website with links to videos to be studied/watched for the course … Continued
kəˌmyo͞onəˈkāSH(ə)n
If there is one concept or idea that seems to rear its head on a regular basis for me, it’s the idea of communication. Or better yet, the importance of “good” or “effective” communication. It’s something I talk about, and … Continued