To be more across all dimensions of our lives

True excellence calls us to be more in every facet of life. It is not enough to achieve prominence in one area while neglecting others. The highest human potential requires balancing commitments to family, community, work, spirituality, and health.

While extraordinary talent in any single dimension commands admiration, we must also attend to the wholeness of life. The genius scientist who neglects family bonds serves little. So too for the CEO absorbed in work at the expense of community or the pastor ignoring personal health. Real fulfillment lies in maximizing our talents across all spheres we inhabit. This is no easy task. But embracing the challenge of excellence in all realms is the only path to being fully human. It takes courage to be more, but that is the calling. We must nurture every dimension of life, building a legacy that encompasses all we touch. That is true greatness.

Matthew 17:22-27. But that we may not offend them, go to the sea, drop in a hook, and take the first fish that comes up. Open its mouth and you will find a coin worth twice the temple tax. Give that to them for me and for you.

[DAILY GOSPEL INSIGHTS AND REFLECTION FOR MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION 2023-226: AUGUST 14, 2023]