Reading time under 5 minutes. March 17, 2020 Dear Compass Points reader, I am writing to you as I would to my closest friend as we confront the economic and health threats of the pandemic known as Coronavirus Disease-2019 or “Covid-19” for short. High-minded principles are worthless if they can’t be applied to the low […]
Have you seen these breathtaking signs of Spring?
Springtime… The very word evokes vivid images, sounds, and smells, especially for those of us who live in a part of the world where Spring is a distinct season. Spring is also laced with symbols of rebirth and hope after the darkness of winter. Every bulb that pushes its way through clods of dirt into […]
Compass Points Newsletter February 2020
Reading time less than 5 minutes Dear Reader, What are you going to do with your extra day this Leap Year? That’s 24 precious hours you won’t see again for four more years. It’s just one week from today. Whether you rest, work, or play, just be mindful and grateful for this gift. What’s Going […]
Can Country Music Save The World?
The new (Fall 2019) documentary “Country Music” by renowned filmmaker Ken Burns is more than just the story of an industry. It’s the story of humanity written one note at a time. It captures country music’s ability to cross all kinds of divides—cultural, religious, ethnic, and socioeconomic. It gave me hope that we can overcome […]
Get Outdoors and Discover the Forest
This post has been updated since it first appeared in 2010. It’s so important that we teach our children and grandchildren about the fascinating natural world around them. Not only is it good for both body and soul, but it encourages exploration and cultivates the powers of observation. I wanted to share two excellent resources […]
Book Review: Everything Is Figureoutable
Everything is Figureoutableby Marie ForleoPublished 2019 I didn’t think I was going to like this book, because I was sure it was going to be fluffy, re-hashed self-help material. But I kept hearing people I respected talk about how good it was, so I finally bought and read it for a business book club to […]
Can A Simple Letter Really Prevent Suicide?
You may never know how much difference you’ll make in someone’s life by writing a simple note or letter of encouragement. The recent CBS Sunday Morning report in the video below confirmed this by sharing stories from those who said they would have killed themselves if someone hadn’t reached out to them. Even more poignant […]
Compass Points Newsletter January 2020
January 29, 2020 Dear Reader: New year…new decade! It’s time to let fresh breezes blow through your mind and soul. January is a great month to look back, take stock, and move forward. This may stir up a positive sense of anticipation, but if it’s laced with a touch of fear and trepidation about […]