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Wisdom is not some lump on a shelf

Wisdom is not some lump on a shelf. Make no mistake: it rolls up its sleeves, it works, it creates. :- Doug.

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Consider the long view before you write

So when you take a piece of paper and write your issue or opportunity, consider the long view before you write. You may not change a single word, but your thoughts of what is profound or sacred will infuse others. … Continue reading

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What is the story of human wisdom you want to tell?

What is the story of human wisdom we want to tell? What the story of South Bend wisdom? Of your family’s wisdom? Of yours? Is it a good thing or evil? Is it large, small or nonexistent? Ever? :- Doug.

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What matters now?

What in the world matters to you, now? :- Doug.

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The Rule of Ear:

The Rule of Ear: If you can’t see my ears, I can’t hear you. :- Doug.

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Clients and lawyers, patients and doctors: growing together

We have this picture of us as lawyers sitting here across the desk from clients, working on them and their static issues and opportunities. Of course we know it is a moving target, but we see ourselves and our clients … Continue reading

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Sometimes we rest

Everything is moving—but not always at the same speed—sometimes we rest. :- Doug.

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Unfold your palette!

Unfold your palette! :- Doug.

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Save the world–or savor?

Do we save the world—or savor? :- Doug.

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What has been the meaning of your life?

What has been the meaning of your life? What can it be? :- Doug.

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Where is the wholeness in your life?

Where is the wholeness in your life? :- Doug.

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Your giving back years

What does it mean to you to be entering your giving back years? :- Doug.

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What is urgent about giving your wisdom?

What is urgent about giving your wisdom? :- Doug.

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The deepest levels of your life?

What would take your life to the deepest levels? :- Doug.

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The best stage of your life?

What would make the next stage of your life the best stage of your life? What would you want to do? Not do? Ponder? Explore with others? Ideally what would be on the curriculum? :- Doug.

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What intention?

What intention would you like to set for your next years? :- Doug.

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What do you hope for from your next years?

What do you hope for from your next years? What do you bring? :- Doug.

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