Recently, I had the good fortune to be part of an audience where Peter Hiddema was speaking. He said a number of pithy things which I’ll share with you in future articles, but the one that hit me square between the eyes was that most people, upon making a mistake, feel themselves diminished by it.
Month: December 2010
The ‘Okay’ Gift
Your holidays aren’t going to be perfect…and neither are mine. That doesn’t mean to say we aren’t going to experience sublime moments, but to expect each day—each gathering to be only positive, is to invite that dripping icicle of holiday discontent.
“A Privilege to Give”
Every year at this time, Common Outlook contributes to a worthwhile charity. This year we have chosen the Toronto Foundation for Student Success: an arm’s-length charity of the Toronto District School Board. The TFSS feeds more than 100,000 hungry children…