Contentment in Greek

Posted by John Parker on Aug 21, 2018 in Blog | 0 comments Contentment can mean, having everything you need within yourself. The ancient Greek word “autarkes” translates into English as “content.”  “Autarkes” is a compound word from “autos” = self, and “arkeo” = to suffice, so it essentially means self-sufficient—in a good sense. This self-sufficiency is not is not self-centered, arrogant, prideful,...
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Enjoying the Joy of Connecting?

Posted by John Parker on Aug 9, 2018 in Blog | Comments Off on Enjoying the Joy of Connecting? The Joy of Connecting The serious older man got out of the car in front of the San Jose hotel where I had just finished leading a Business Writing class and was heading out to my car. The beautiful matte black wheels on his Lexus caught my eye as I walked by. On my way back into the hotel to get some water, I saw him standing with the two other men that arrived in that same car with the cool...
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“It’s not just a baseball anymore!”

Posted by John Parker on Jul 24, 2018 in Blog | Comments Off on “It’s not just a baseball anymore!” After the lady caught the baseball, which was hit into the stands by a San Francisco Giants’ batter, she was elated. We witnessed her joy live on the TV screen. And the announcer commented,  “Now, that’s not just a baseball anymore!” For sure! We agree! That ordinary baseball becomes the lady’s special memory that she will happily share with others. Let’s play...
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Your answers to “Listening is Risky Because…”

Posted by John Parker on Jul 17, 2018 in Blog | Comments Off on Your answers to “Listening is Risky Because…” Last Week I asked you to finish to this sentence: “Listening is risky because…” and send it in! And you did! Thank you! Plus, I promised, “I’ll post the answer I came across last week that shocked me.” And I will—and the end of your responses. Responses: “The truth can hurt or be scary.” – BP “You might get a real talker on your...
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