"To stay at our level of proven competence is to stagnate." - Ray S. Anderson
The Farmer's Unspoken Wisdom
Dr. Ray Anderson was my first doctoral mentor. He grew up on a South Dakota farm at a time when horses still pulled plows.
Are You A Geyser Or An Artesian Well?
Do you know the difference between a geyser and an artesian well? Water flows from both, but only an artesian well delivers a constant stream of refreshment. The geyser and artesian well are metaphors for joy.
Why You Must Stand In Awe . . .
What Self-Help Books Can't Give
Self-help books offer advice on everything from A to Z. There are books on abuse, baking, co-dependency, depression, eating disorders, fly-fishing, gardening, happiness, incest survival, journaling, kissing, loving, mood improvement, negotiating, overeating, potty training, quality control, relaxing, stuttering, trading online, umpiring, vacationing, workaholism, x-ray reading, yodeling and zeroing in on what’s important—like reading this devotional.
