Category Archives: Contemplative Leader

Information and Inspiration

Posted on February 24, 2014 by writeherewritenow

Know the sunlight While confronting the shadows, Becoming a leader to all. Tao Te Ching, 28 We experience a daily deluge of information—news, gossip, external demands, TV, radio, e-mail, Facebook, Twitter, and more. But we are much more than information. … Continue reading →

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What is Right Speech?

Posted on February 15, 2014 by writeherewritenow

The Buddha said, “And what is right speech? Abstaining from lying, from divisive speech, from abusive speech, and from idle chatter: This is called right speech.” (Samyutta Nikaya 45) One of my best friends in the East Coast, Linda, called … Continue reading →

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The Power of Listening

Posted on February 9, 2014 by writeherewritenow

Those who know do not speak. Those who speak do not know. Tao Te Ching 56 I was walking to class one January day in 1986 when my friend Jeff came running up, his eyes filled with tears. That morning, … Continue reading →

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Clear Mind and Right Communication

Posted on February 4, 2014 by writeherewritenow

“This is what should be done by one who is skilled in goodness and who knows the path of peace: Let them be able and upright, straightforward and gentle in speech, humble and not conceited, contented and easily satisfied.” Metta Sutta … Continue reading →

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Winter’s Gifts

Posted on January 30, 2014 by writeherewritenow

Tao people live close to nature. Their actions flow from the heart.             Tao Te Ching, 8 Late January. Winter in the garden. Summer’s tomatoes are gone. The vibrant autumn leaves, now brittle and brown, crunch under my feet. Bare … Continue reading →

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The Center Space

Posted on January 15, 2014 by writeherewritenow

“Thirty spokes meet at the wheel’s axis; The center space makes the wheel useful. Form clay into a cup; The center space gives it purpose. Frame doors and windows for a house; The openings make the space useful. Therefore, purpose … Continue reading →

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The Contemplative Leader: An Invitation

Posted on October 7, 2013 by writeherewritenow

Our greatest natural resources are our hearts and minds, together with those of the people around us.                                      –Diane Dreher, The Tao of Personal Leadership We live in a world challenged by climate change, social and technological upheaval, political polarization … Continue reading →

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