Monthly Archives: June 2015

Things Not Seen: Making Amends

        Photo by Paul Zoeller-Pool/Getty Images In the aftermath of the recent racially motivated shooting in Charleston, South Carolina, I feel the weight of systemic prejudice and racism, still alive in our country today. I’ve been reflecting … Continue reading

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What Is Spirituality?

The racist shootings in Charleston, South Carolina last week have torn my heart. What motivates anyone to kill fellow human beings? I don’t know the answers, but in the wake of such horror I find myself searching for comfort in … Continue reading

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Recipe For A Long Life

Celebrating my father’s 100th birthday last weekend got me wondering if there’s such a thing as a recipe for a long life. I don’t believe there is one recipe for all any more than my granola recipe is the only … Continue reading

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What We Learn From Family: From My Talk in Monaco

Last week I had the honor of speaking before several hundred leading entrepreneurs from around the world at a conference organized by Ernst & Young. It was held in Monaco, in the beautiful city of Monte Carlo. I talked about … Continue reading

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Unconditional Love

          I’ve been thinking lately about unconditional love, the quality of acceptance which everyone seeks, but is sometimes hard to find. I discovered this week that it exists all around us; we just have to know … Continue reading

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