"Today's discussion is brought to you by the letter F."
Then. It was a tough neighborhood. We were tough to teach, tough to love and tough on each other. We knew the limits. We knew just how much misbehavior was acceptable, and just how much softness was tolerable. We kept each other in line.
Now. Business. Also a tough neighborhood. Nicer surface, more polish, similar awareness of tolerable speech. Some things are never said, some words never used.
Of late, the larger culture has been shifting – and the limits are drifting – expanding. We've seen more of the vernacular find its way into daily discourse. All but the "F" word. Where that's concerned, we all observe the niceties.
During the holidays, our thoughts turn to the eternal – to the disciplines, customs and philosophies that elevate the human condition. In this, of all times, we think the "F" word deserves sustained and appreciative consideration.
Forgiveness.
Try it out on yourself.
Enjoy it with your family.
Put it to work at the office.
Employ it in the community and the nation.
Consider bringing it out of retirement in human affairs.
Forgiveness is divine.
Enjoy a peaceful and soulful season! See you next year!
Editor’s note: we’re taking a few weeks off from publication. See you back here in mid-January!
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