The Power and Promise of Hope
Knowing our personal core values helps us define our goals in life and as I suggested in Part One, affects what we hope to pass along to the next generation. Just as importantly, recognizing our core values can help us discern if we are living in such a way as to pursue some great vision, some noble purpose.
I am reminded of the story, The Lady and the Tiger, in which a commoner falls in love with a beautiful princess and she with him. The King is none too happy with this turn of events. His daughter was destined for a better arrangement. And so, the King devised a test of the commoner’s character.
There are groups and individuals with which we have contact. Some inspire us, some attempt to control us, others categorize us. How do we find those who will give us fresh perspective, give us affirmation, give us friendship? Are we looking? Continue reading “Standards of Hope”
