The Further and Fantastic Journey
A DestinyWorks Blog
5 clear signs that your world is out of order
Did you make your bed today? That’s the question Admiral William H. McRaven wanted the graduates of the University of Texas at Austin to ask themselves every day as their first step in changing the world. It’s a humorous but provocative question, because it instantly...
Are you paying attention to the one body you’ve been given?
If you would have asked me 12 months ago, “How are you doing physically?” I would have fumbled about for an answer. To be honest, I’m glad that no one actually asked me that question. But, looking back, if I had answered honestly, I would have said, “Not great.” The...
A very simple test to gauge your sense of well-being
How are you? That’s it. That’s the test. We’re asked that question frequently, in many ways and forms. Today’s version might be “What’s up?” or “How’s it going?” or “Sup?”. Around the world it is a simple way to gauge a person’s well-being. ¿Cómo estás? Wie geht’s?...
An Invitation to a Unique In-Person Workshop/Party and 2 Virtual Destinyworks Events
Let's start with the party...er...workshop! Photo by Camille Brodard on Unsplash On Friday night June 11, from 6:30 - 9:30, I will be conducting a live, in-person workshop in our Destinyworks' conference room, but just because I feel like celebrating I am going to...
Can any good thing come out of failure?
I certainly have failed. I’ve blown it way too many times. Some of my faux pas have been cringe worthy. Me: “Hey guys…are you new to the church? Have we ever met?” Couple: “Yeah. You married us.” And a few mess-ups have had serious consequences, like the time I backed...
Not “why” but “what now?”
There is a painfully awkward moment when you run into a person who has experienced a tragedy or great loss and you think, “What do I say to them?” You truly want to be helpful. Plus, you need to make sense of their catastrophe in your own head. Why did this happen?...
A Calling Realigned – A Redemption Story
It has been my joy to hear the story of Dianne Goble and help her understand the calling which so powerfully animates her. Hers is a real redemption story. Dave Rodriguez Did you ever think your job was your calling? I did until just recently. I've been an educator...
The Wonder of Redemption – Part 1
I’ve never seen locusts in action but, apparently, they can be terrifying. The still ongoing infestation of locustsin parts of East Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and the Indian subcontinent has been devastating. The financial costs may top $9 billion and leave tens of...
When you see the world and it moves you
For a year we’ve lived our lives in the first person. Our focus has been on “my health, my body, my safety, my family, my opinion, my choices and my anxiety.” This is, of course, not surprising as the existential threats of pandemic, financial loss and ideological...
On being at peace
I love strategic thinking and planning, especially when it’s all about me! I relish taking a personal retreat, carrying one of those huge post-it note flip charts with me. I enjoy spending several days dreaming about the future and crafting a plan to get there. The...
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