In part 1 of Apology, Forgiveness & Reconciliation, we talked about “apologies,” the acceptance of blame and responsibility for wrongdoing, injury or offense— and the assurance that none was intended.
When I have caused offense or harm to another person, … Read the rest
Apology: Part I of 3
Personal connections are a top priority in my life. When an important relationship gets tangled up or damaged, either by me or another person, I make every effort to heal the relationship as quickly as … Read the rest
Q. What is the difference between hearing and listening?
One of the five physical senses, hearing involves the perception of sound, pitch and volume. The fine art of listening, however, is quite another matter. The only commonality between hearing and … Read the rest
The recent Democratic Convention coverage of the platform vote provided a perfect illustration of why talking about politics is so difficult.
Two very hot topics were the focus of the conversation — God and Jerusalem. Whether or not to remove … Read the rest
Q. With the upcoming presidential election, folks are engaging more frequently in political discussions — at cocktail parties, the office water cooler and, of course, at family gatherings. As we know, these talks often occur spontaneously and can become heated. How can we handle these … Read the rest
“Oh … never mind! I don’t want to talk about this anyway.” Have you ever heard this from your teenager? It can be exasperating to get your teen talking. Think about why they don’t open up to you. Seek first … Read the rest