Tag Archives: trust
Lessons Learned on the Road to Building a Community
I was recently tasked with building a spiritual community. Creating such an environment, I quickly realized, is very different than setting up a company. With a company, there is an expected structure and hierarchy. With a community, where involvement is … Continue reading
House of Secrets
I have a secret to share. I grew up in a house of secrets. My parents were of the Holocaust generation. My mom had her share of trials — on the run from the Nazis since she was just six … Continue reading
So, what is my hidden agenda?
On occasion, I have a feeling some people do not trust me. This is preceded by me being nice to them; no different than how I would wish them to act towards me. Yet, it may be the case that … Continue reading
The end of the line
New York City’s Port Authority Bus Terminal, after 5pm, is buzzing and bustling. Rush hour is kicking in, and everyone is in a hurry. Lines are snaking off the different gates, sometimes intertwining with each other in a manner that … Continue reading
Surrendering to trust
At my Tai Chi practice earlier this morning, I gained an insight: rather than busy myself with every little detail of my Tai Chi Short Yang form — hands, wrists, arms etc. I focused my attention solely on my pelvis. … Continue reading
Should friends go into business together? A litmus test.
A very close friend of mine was considering a business opportunity that would involve me. There was hesitation on both our parts as to whether this is a smart move; our friendship is much more important to us than business. … Continue reading
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