Being a Victim of Your Culture
"If you see in any given situation only what everybody else can see, you can be said to be so much a representative of your culture that you are a victim of it." S. I. HayakawaUniversity PresidentU.S. Senator, California August, 1995 (the year after apartheid ended), Johannesburg, South Africa Sunday morning of the More To... Learn More
More about the 3 lenses – the trans-personal lens
This one is the toughest to explain, because it has so much depth and so many layers. Fundamentally, the trans-personal lens has to do with those events or issues that transcend individuals and relationships. There is a required maturity in order to see life through this lens. To engage with the trans-personal requires me to... Learn More
More about the 3 lenses – the interpersonal lens
I have spent the last 4 days in the company of Mexicans – being here in Mexico City. I have been quite struck by the power of interpersonal connections exhibited by almost everyone here – no matter if the person is a long-time friend or a perfect stranger. The other day, William and Adriana Holt... Learn More
More about the 3 lenses – the intra-personal lens
Hayleigh, almost 4 now, has a particular book that is a favorite of hers – one that I often read to her. The title of the book is The Great Me. Fundamentally, in simple language, the book talks about the little me and the Great Me. The little me is self-serving, mostly into immediate gratification... Learn More
Hurricane Ike from a kid’s point of view
A couple of days ago, I was chatting with Janet Cohen, a good friend, as well as a resident of Galveston Island. She and her family are unable to return to Galveston as yet, the city is not allowing residents to return until there are more services available. She was telling me what it was... Learn More
3 Lenses through which to view Life As IT Is
Dr. Brad Brown, one of the co-founders (along with Dr. Roy Whitten) of the More To Life Program, looked through three lenses when discerning the full reality of any given situation. And it was through these three lenses that he designed experiential exercises that allowed people to arrive at spiritual truths.There is a very big... Learn More