Insights for the Climb

I remember a season when life became very full. Full of responsibilities, expectations, meetings, service, planning, caring for others, and consistently showing up where I was needed. The days were productive, calendars were filled, and people were supported. Yet somewhere in the middle of all the giving and doing, I quietly drifted from myself. I was present for everyone else, but absent from my own life. One day, I asked myself a simple question....When was the last time yo

As I reflect on the image of the large cube labelled Big Decision and the small piece pulled away from it labelled Small Decision, I am reminded of a simple but often overlooked truth. What we often call a big decision is rarely made in a single moment. It is usually shaped over time through a series of small, consistent choices. Based on research in psychology and neuroscience, it is estimated that the average adult makes approximately 35,000 remotely conscious decisions eac

Mentorship has always played a quiet yet powerful role in shaping individuals, families, institutions, and even nations. Long before formal titles and public platforms, wisdom moved from one generation to another through close guidance, shared responsibility, and lived example. That tradition still stands today. What has changed are the dynamics that now surround it. At its best, mentorship saves time, sharpens judgment, and helps us avoid mistakes we might otherwise learn th

On Tuesday morning, I boarded a taxi and quietly observed the conductor at work. At every stage, they know who has just boarded, who has been in the taxi for a while, and who is about to get off. They remember exact fares, including those negotiated before entering. Without writing anything down, they track faces, stages, conversations, and payments, all while calling out for passengers and guiding the driver. If a passenger insists they’ve already paid, they calmly remind th