FRIDAY REVIEW: MEANING
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“Her soul was too deep to explore by those who always swam in the shallow end.”
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“Her soul was too deep to explore by those who always swam in the shallow end.”
-A.J. Lawless
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Most of us are familiar with the stories of prospectors digging for gold or other precious gems, and know that these valuable resources are rarely found at the surface. We must dig deep into the earth to claim them.
The same is true if we wish to reap the rich rewards of deep and meaningful relationships with friends, family, and colleagues. Scratching the surface with limited attention virtually never creates the respectful, trusting, and soulfully satisfying relationships we all desire.
EXERCISE:
Where and with whom can you explore and pursue a deeper, more meaningful relationship in either your personal or professional life?
#102: “That man is the richest whose pleasures are the cheapest.”
– Henry D. Thoreau, author and leading transcendentalist
My father Marvin, at the age of 85, is one of the people I most admire. Throughout my life, he always referred to himself as one of the richest men in the world. We lived very modestly in a row house in Philadelphia, and I can never recall him complaining about his life.
He included among his riches:
- A loving marriage
- A job as a teacher, coach and counselor, where he got to make a difference
- A happy family life with three wonderful kids (including me :-))
- Good health
- Close and loyal friends
- A good sense of humor to laugh at life and even at himself
Exercise:
What are your personal riches that cost you little, yet bring you great wealth?
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#75: “Each lifetime is the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle…”
“… For others the puzzle is more difficult to assemble. But know this: you do not have within yourself all of the pieces of your puzzle. Everyone carries with them at least one and probably many pieces to someone else’s puzzle… When you present your piece, which is worthless to you, to another, whether you know it or not, you are a messenger from the Most High.”
– Rabbi Lawrence Kushner
There is a corny sentiment in romantic movies: “you complete me.” What if this really is true and that we all have within us a certain quality, characteristic, skill, or gift that makes another person more whole and complete?
Exercise:
What special gifts and talents do you have to contribute?
What gaps or missing pieces are there in your life that need filling?
How would a greater awareness of these allow you to fulfill your highest purpose?
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