Category Archives for Reflections on Training and Life
The Toxic Cycle (and Identity 1)
‘Even salt looks like sugar.’My daughter blew my mind when she said this.I was impressed.We were talking are paradigms and perception.And how things aren’t always what they appear to be.And in her child-like wisdom she says, “yep, even salt looks like sugar.”It was a proud dad moment. Paradox Series: If you’re just joining us, this […]
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Knowledge ≠ Understanding
Knowledge ≠ UnderstandingKnowledge does not always = understanding In my last post we touched on the “Paradox of Freedom” and a system of thought we’ve been using with our students who are “on mission” in our coaching program. If you’re just joining us, this piece is part 2 of 5 on paradoxes. How the very things we […]
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The Paradox of Freedom
‘The instrument of our damnation became our salvation.’~ General ZodIt’s been a while since I’ve posted here on the Ol’ blog. In my absence… I’ve been working on a many things. Mainly getting clear on the next chapter of life I feel God is calling me to.Something deeper than I could have ever imagined… and, […]
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The World is Lost
The world is lost… and it’s going to require virtuous MEN to bring it back.But where are all the “men?”Today we live in a world of uninitiated men. Men who lack identity and don’t know whether or not we have what it takes.The Catholic Church has failed us when it comes to letting us know […]
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How to Create Boundaries
“Sharing in and of itself creates boundaries but from a place of charity.”A few weeks ago I was talking with one of my students and they made a great observation about creating boundaries. I think we all struggle with setting boundaries for ourselves so we can be better and bring more to our community.Many of […]
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