Be firm, but understanding about it. 6. Don't allow your position to blind you from what you are supposed to do. Even coaches are human enough to think that they are far more superior, but only by rank. Even if you have been in their shoes when you were their age, it's better to dole out a piece of wisdom in order for them to realize that this will be for their own benefit. It fills you with hope, love and faith which transforms into real Power.. Jesus is also called the Word of God. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with of God, and the Word was God. (John 1:1) He came to give beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord. Word Count: 709 Summary: If your life is not as passionate as you would have liked it to be, if you lack the zest and energy for living, it is because of the lack of an underlying principle around which one s life should be organized. The process of discovering this underlying principle may be the most powerful thing you will ever do yourself, because it will give your life a direction, a purpose. It s not much I know, but I know how much you love books, and I had these in the attic and thought you would really appreciate them. Bill looked at me, a huge smile on his face. The box contained about two dozen self-help classics dating from the 1950 s. I was surprised and amazed. I want you to have this as a thank you for everything you have done for me and for helping me get myself sorted again. Put yourself in their shoes and listen. Have empathy. What does the other person want? What are they feeling? Block out your own feelings and the voice that has a response to their statements and truly BE with the one you are talking with. Don t interrupt! Have you ever thought up the perfect response, so witty and smart, that it burst out of your mouth, only to stop the sentence coming out of the other person s mouth. By centering and extending our ki (life energy) we connect and blend with the energy of attack, making it a part of us. We redirect it from center, keeping ourselves and our attacker safe from harm. How this elegant metaphor applies to situations in our personal and professional lives is a continuing source of study and fascination for me.