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“A father’s communication with his many children… that is one of the most agreeable occupations of my life” 1857
The word “grasshopper” comes to mind. As in said in the movie “Kung Fu” where the master is speaking to the young student, calling him ‘grasshopper’. I never watched that movie in its entirety and yet for a moment I feel as if am the grasshopper with very much to learn. And instead of feeling humiliated I am humbled and grateful.
Today I am reminded of Eugene’s habit of addressing concerns and actions with ‘dressings down’ to his many sons, while always ending with a reminder that he embraced them with his whole heart. Love makes the difference and I think of Eugene’s dying words to his sons: “charity, charity, charity…”
And I am most grateful to Frank for sharing an example from his own life of the import of Eugene’s words. That has helped me to look at my own life and how love made a difference in how I received the messages from some of my teachers and guides and the effect that they had on me throughout my life. I see in Franks sharing love and inclusion as well as support and co-workers. This is what I find in the Mazenodian Family.
This morning I have been invited to look at how I have been treated by some of my bosses, superiors and even co-workers, as well as how I treated those who worked both for and with me. The difference between management and leadership. I am reminded of some of my friends who are elders in their communities and how they have justly and lovingly advised, taught me, and continued to walk with me.
Perhaps it is our perception of what is being said and how we choose to receive it.
A valuable reminder for me not to simply rush in without thinking, evaluating, and reflecting…