Questions Bring Clarity

I was recently reminded that wise people know how to ask good questions. If I ask dumb questions, I usually receive dumb answers. I’ve always been intrigued with “lawyer shows” on TV and the big screen. One of the main roles of an excellent attorney is the asking of good questions. As I was reading…

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Strained & Struggling

  Yesterday I was connecting with a new friend and I was telling the story of my son’s battle with cancer that is now almost 5 years old. There are many stories of my life that are easily remembered. I think the ones that featured deep suffering and struggle are at the front of the…

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Pushing Back

There are times when someone tells me how things are or how they are going to be and I have to raise my hand and “push back” or speak up. Sometimes people who are being led must push back on the leader to understand how he or she works. I’m not sure I have always…

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Young & Stupid

I’m not going to name names other than myself but I do agree with the fact that when we are young, we do stupid things. We certainly say stupid things as well. I remember a stupid thing I did while in High School and I’m embarrassed to think I could get away with it. I…

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Clarification

  There are times that I simply don’t quite understand what the other person or persons are trying to communicate with me. I might hear their words, but the thoughts that they are trying convey are a bit cloudy or confusing. If I can ask a question, I reveal my fogginess, but can often clear…

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Ask & Answered

I do like to ask questions because I’m learning way more than just the specifics I’m asking about. I sometimes ask a question even though I think I know the answer. There I are times that when I’m asking the question, the answer clearly appears. I like to ask questions because they often lead to…

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