Shall we consider the possibility of The Art of Possibility? In face of so much suffering, what difference can it make?
“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms — to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.”
Celebrated Austrian psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl (March 26, 1905–September 2, 1997) remains best-known for his indispensable 1946 psychological memoir Man’s Search for Meaning
Benjamin Zander: The Art of Possibility 2 minutes, 24 seconds
Conductor of the Boston Philharmonic, Co-Author, The Art of Possibility
Viktor Frankl – Finding Meaning in Pain 2 minutes, 32 seconds
To all our highly valued clients and acquaintances:
These messages reinforce idea “Attitude, not aptitude, determines altitude.”
For Zander, https://www.benjaminzander.org/about/His Vision: To use musical communication and performance as a vehicle for fostering a better world. One where all of humankind has access to the immense benefit of deep engagement through relationships, communication, and passion.
For Frankl, his meaning came from three possible sources:
purposeful work, love, and courage in the face of difficulty.
We are all challenged today, individually and collectively, to respond newly.
We are confronting new uncertainties and circumstances that are beyond what most of us have never faced, especially on a national and global level.
I hear phrases such as ‘we’re here to do our part’ – ‘we’re people helping people’ – ‘we’re here to make a contribution’ – ‘we’re part of the solution’…
How can we step up & respond effectively with grace in the face of all this?
Set up win-win frameworks & agreements that make this work for all of us?
Of course, it’s “If not us, who? If not now, when? If not here, where?”
We are the ones we are waiting for…”If I am not for myself, who will be for me? And being for myself, what am ‘I’? And if not now, when?” – Hillel
“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift… that’s why they call it present” – Master Oogway (Kung Fu Panda)
As part of The Possibilities for Today’s Times, for Growth and Development:
Nick Vujicic was born with no arms and no legs – his faith carried him into new life. If you’re ever feeling hopeless, listen to his story. https://nickvujicic.com
4 minutes, 19 seconds
For a more current and in-depth interview with Nick, you can check out: 48 minutes 33 seconds
Live Limitless: Nick Vujicic
Join New York Times bestselling author and renowned inspirational speaker, Nick Vujicic, to hear his message of living a life without limits for this extraordinary 100th-episode of the On Leadership series. Guest Bio:
Imagine getting through your busy day without hands or legs. Picture your life without the ability to walk, care for your basic needs, or even embrace those you love. Meet Nicholas Vujicic (pronounced VOO-yee-cheech). Without any medical explanation or warning, Nick was born in 1982 in Melbourne, Australia, without arms and legs. Three sonograms failed to reveal complications. And yet, the Vujicic family was destined to cope with both the challenge and blessing of raising a son who refused to allow his physical condition to limit his lifestyle.
For a cornucopia of other briefer interviews with thought leaders throughout the world, check out: ON Leadership with Scott Miller – Weekly interviews, tools, articles, and podcasts to help you become a better leader.
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill Never Give In – Winston Churchill 1941 – 23 seconds
Let’s ask ourselves – up until now, this was situation – now what’s needed?
What can we now initiate and what support will help us to get it done now?
What are you seeing and hearing out there that could help all of us?
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Coach Don
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