The responsibility of those who are well enough It takes a sober understanding of ourselves to recognize if we are well enough to carry on or if we need help. If we are not careful, the toxicity could go both ways: toxic positivity can make us pretend that we do not need help, while toxic […]
How do we avoid being too skeptical and too gullible? Balancing skepticism and gullibility is a delicate task that requires a certain level of discernment. On the one hand, skepticism is important in order to critically evaluate information and protect ourselves from being deceived. On the other hand, gullibility can lead to a lack of […]
How do we maintain the purity of good deeds? Maintaining the purity of our good deeds is tricky. For the faithful, we aim to pursue salvation. In general, we want to feel rewarded. However, isn’t it that the moment we let ourselves focus on the rewards, the more we dilute the purity of our good […]
The power of knowing one’s mission Knowing one’s personal mission is incredibly empowering. Having a clear understanding of one’s purpose in life can provide direction, motivation, and satisfaction. It allows for us to prioritize the actions that will bring us closer to our desired outcome, while steering clear of those that do not align with […]
The truth itself is powerful The truth itself is a powerful thing. We often think of it as something that should be sought after and protected. But in a world where fake news and social media are increasingly being used to advance propaganda, it can be hard to separate the truth from fiction. We’re surrounded […]
To lead is to let be Leaders are often seen as the “face” of an organization. Systems theory would suggest that leaders take on strategic and external sensing functions – serving as the “minds” of the organization. The funny thing with “minds” is that without other body parts, nothing can get done. The totality of […]
Facilitating epiphanies One fascinating assertion of Lonergan about the insight experience is that it is more about one’s internal conditions and less about external stimuli. This is akin to detective stories where the clues are right there in front of us but we do not acquire an insight about the dilemma. Epiphanies do seem like […]
Authentic obedience is less about compliance and more about respect Obedience is not necessarily about relinquishing one’s power in other to fully submit to another. If we are to frame obedience as an outcome of authentic reflection, obedience is more about showing respect and faith towards another that is parallel to how Jesus obeyed His […]
To let others flourish is to flourish with them By letting others flourish, we also create the conditions for our own flourishing as well. For every lesson that our mentees learn, we become more knowledgeable. For every opportunities we share with our loved ones, we become wiser. Recognizing the potential in others is a step […]
When a stone creates a ripple A stone does not need much force to create ripples; it merely needs to have courage, take a leap of faith, and be part of a body of water. Isn’t this the kind of leadership we need? It’s not necessarily about charisma or pizzazz, but a leader’s willingness to […]