Wow, I love your chandelier and I think it's awesome that you decided to go with a bold color! Looks great!
I'm pretty sure I do NOT have what it takes to be a great leader. :) But that's OK, because I've managed to work my way out of a job that requires those skills. Now I apply what little leadership skills I have to being a good mom!
I think the best leaders are those who are not afraid to be a servant. If I see someone willing to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty to make things better, then I'm more likely to respect them. And to jump in and do the work myself!
This is so cute, and what an ingenious use for Flex Seal! I love things that can be used in multiple ways. Nice makeover, but I can't show my daughter or she'll be begging me for a hamster. :)
I agree that anything that can be done to erase inequality is worth pursuing, but history shows us that it's not always an easy solution, due to the complex nature of the problem. We need to be watching what's working around the globe, and be willing to make changes, regardless of political motives.
This is a really interesting topic Catarina, and you can tell you've struck a nerve with all the comments! I find that I both agree and disagree with some of your points, but I can sum it up here by saying that what matters are not the words we use, but the actions we take. When we start acting in love toward our neighbors, whether they be next door or around the world, then evil will start to lose its hold.
To me, it stands to reason that philanthropy would become a big part of any emerging society/market. I believe that it's not limited to the West, but maybe that's where the money has been, until lately when these other countries have started producing wealthy people. Philanthropy is not limited by culture or language, and should be growing anywhere that finances are growing.
I'm pretty sure I'm the opposite of this type of personality. I don't love taking risks, and can't imagine putting myself out in front of lots of people to sell my product. I bet I'd be a lot more successful if I could become a little more like him. Hats off to the Richard Bransons of the world!
This is a really interesting topic to me. In fact, I made the conscious decision not to have "the wedding march" in my wedding, because I didn't like the nazi association, even though it's not usually what people think of when they hear the song. Music is indeed powerful. This made me think of the scene in The Godfather where the opera music is playing during the baptism and it's also a backdrop to all the mob murders. If you haven't seen it, check it out for a great example of your point.
Hm, I never thought of "The West" as a brand, but I can see your point. I think it's easy to become complacent and not realize until it's too late that other countries are taking over our market share.
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