Why is it so hard to pin down Nobility?

Why is it so hard to pin down Nobility?

I was reflecting on the notion of human nobility, trying to think of individuals who I consider “noble” – women in particular. The first person that came to mind was Mother Teresa, but then I got stuck and had to think! This made me wonder why it doesn’t come easy to...
Authentic People are Irresistible

Authentic People are Irresistible

Look around you while you ride the train or bus – who is really “seeing” you? In Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, our social relationships come immediately after our physiological and safety needs are met. Technology has multiplied the way we interact with others. We have...
Observing as a Form of Listening

Observing as a Form of Listening

Have you ever been in a situation where you aren’t being heard when you talk to someone? You’re pouring out your heart but your audience looks distracted. Bryant H. McGill tells us “one of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to...
Cultivating the Power of Presence

Cultivating the Power of Presence

“One of the best feelings in the world is knowing that your presence and absence both means something to someone.”  –  Anonymous  Human beings want to be seen, heard and understood; this is a basic need. When we enter any social space, others feel our presence,...
You are no less creative than I

You are no less creative than I

All children love creating. They color, paint, dance, sing, doodle, sculpt with play-doh, build sandcastles, tell stories, act, etc. They cannot wait to create 1st thing in the morning. They refuse to go to bed at night until their work is done and probably hanging...