In Og Mandino’s book University of Success, he reckons “Until you acquire five essential ingredients, success will never be success”. And these five are: Purpose Batting average Price Satisfaction Spirituality So here is one definition of success that in my opinion fits well with these five “Success is realising your purpose in life and living… Continue reading On Success
A Franciscan Benediction
May God bless you with discomfort At easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships So that you may live deep within your heart. May God bless you with anger At injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people, So that you may work for justice, freedom and peace. May God bless you with tears To shed for those… Continue reading A Franciscan Benediction
Mano Mano
Mano Mano – Mr John Lupiya. My Grandfather. When I was a little boy, he said to me, “Learn a skill that you can use even when you are not employed”. And I did. At 86, my grandfather still works in his workshop in Luanshya, Zambia.