What do we treasure and where do we store them? Do we seek things that can be stolen from us by external entities? Or do we seek something that we can grow from within and share with others, something that cannot be easily stolen if at all? What we consider valuable reveals a lot about […]
Babbling The words we choose should not get in the way of our insights. Matthew 6:7-15. In praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that they will be heard because of their many words. [DAILY GOSPEL INSIGHTS AND REFLECTION FOR MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION 2023-173: JUNE 22, 2023]
Truly good deeds are less about feeling pleased and more about being at peace Peace and harmony are not spectacular to behold. Often, they are easy to take for granted especially in an information-overloaded society where everything is about competing for the attention of everyone. Truly good deeds are not meant to bring about rewards […]
Love that grows radically wiser Belonging to a family, community, or organization that is harmonious makes it convenient to learn what it means to give and receive love. This is an important foundation especially for children and the young to appreciate the simplicity of love. But as we grow and mature, we realize that love […]
Mores and magis Zeal for service and doing more for God. These concepts from the Lasallian and Atenean cultures have been a mainstay in my mind lately. In a way, they capture what excellence means within the context of growing our virtues. Most importantly, excellence is not solely focused on one’s individual performance and self-growth, […]
Suffering for the things we really want “Sometimes you have to suffer for the things you really want.” Erik Spoelstra captured how sports at the highest level can be a parallel to life, wherein the rewards are plenty but only a few can reap them. Why only a few, though? At least at the highest […]
Childlike curiosity and insights This father’s day weekend, I have come to believe (through Franco) that children indeed have the natural inclination to be curious, to know, and understand. Maybe the goal of parenting is not about controlling every single aspect of a child’s life. Instead, it’s more about being an architect of a child’s […]
The mindset of an inclusive leader The start of the parable tells us everything about the mindset of an inclusive leader: “What man among you having a hundred sheep and losing one of them would not leave the ninety-nine in the desert and go after the lost one until he finds it?” It’s not about […]
Critical reflections on #ILoveLizzy My wife and I were finally able to watch the movie. She convinced me to reflect on the movie. For context, our Facebook newsfeed has been bombarded by images and reactions from those who have watched the movie. At first glance, it does seem such a bittersweet love story: a priest […]
Innovations don’t need to be disruptive all the time Sometimes, the best innovation is that which builds on previous knowledge or processes. We don’t always need innovations to be disruptive, since disruptions may have collateral damages that may inhibit well-being instead of facilitating growth. Matthew 5:17-19. I have come not to abolish but to fulfil. […]