Death and taxes are said to be the only certainties in life. This week, because of all the serious illnesses and loss of clients, their loved ones and friends over the past year or so, we highlight a few things on measuring what really counts in the end. How Will You Measure Your Life? The
November 22, 1963—a profoundly sad day in American history—is a memory that seems like yesterday. I was in a first grade classroom in Crossville, Tennessee when Mrs. Gaston told us the news: “The President has been shot.” It seemed like the world stood still for the next four days. I am reminded of the line
Frederick Beuchner—a favorite writer on many subjects—notes the dilemma of finding your right livelihood. “There are different kinds of voices calling you to all different kinds of work, and the problem is to find out which [one is right for you].” His advice is this: Among all these competing voices, find work (a) that you need most to do and (b) that the world most needs to have done.”