Self-Inflicted Pain

13th October, 2009 by Rich Dixon No Comments

 One of the basic causes for all the trouble in the world today is that people talk too much and think too little. They act impulsively without thinking. I always try to think before I talk.  Margaret Chase Smith

111407_hands_typing_cartoonDo you ever do dumb stuff?

I’m a self-taught expert in SPEAKING WITHOUT THINKING. Related skills include REACTING IMPULSIVELY, ARGUING NEEDLESSLY, and HITTING “SEND” TOO QUICKLY. Is this sounding familiar to anyone? (more…)

Who Are You?

8th October, 2009 by Rich Dixon No Comments

The most important ingredient we put into any relationship is not what we say or what we do, but what we are. Stephen R. Covey

whoWho are you?

It’s not intended as a deep, existential question. This time it’s a simple, “Who are you?”

I’ve been blogging for nearly a year in various forums. It’s been a great experience. I’ve learned a lot, mostly from all of you. Your ideas and feedback challenge and stimulate my thinking, and your kind encouragement supports what is too frequently a fragile self-concept.

This circle is about conversations and relationships, right? You all know a lot about me, but I only know a few of you who comment frequently, re-tweet, and send wonderful emails. I really appreciate those connections.

I’d like to get to know more folks; that’s the whole point. Where do you live, what do you do for a living, what’s happening in your corner of the world, stuff like that. This is simply an invitation to leave a comment or send me an email to help us become a bit better acquainted.

I’d like to visit your blog or website, check out your Twitter or Facebook pages, and put some details together with the words. This isn’t just a virtual circle—it’s a human circle containing real folks with real passions and struggles. Let’s get to know each other.

I’ll do my best to respond to each message.

Don’t be shy. Come and join the conversation. What can you tell me to enhance our connection?

Someone to tell it to is one of the fundamental needs of human beings. Miles Franklin

You might want to check out a new series of excerpts from Relentless Grace. You can read the first one here.

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The Strength To Be Gentle

27th August, 2009 by Rich Dixon 1 Comment

megaphone 2First, a bit of news: I’m excited to announce the impending release of a new free e-book titled STICKS AND STONES: Finding freedom in the face of criticism. We’re putting the finishing touches on it, and I hope it’ll be ready within a few days. Keep checking back for updates. Now–to more important stuff …

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I learned that it is the weak who are cruel, and that gentleness is to be expected only from the strong. Leo Rosten

This month’s character trait from CharacterFirst! is GENTLENESS: Showing consideration and personal concern for others.

 Have you ever wondered why we seem so fearful of the perception of gentleness? (more…)