....From the Flame

I am back after a brief hiatus and I have learned a few things during that time.

• Success is often a matter of routine and culture, grounding oneself to the basics is necessary especially when dealing with situations of transition and change. Sound principles and fundamentals are launching pads from which evolution can occur.

• Within change and evolution, it is important to know and understand who you are and what makes you unique. One can lose himself/herself in the dynamics of change if the uniqueness of one's character is not embraced. Even the tornado has a tranquil core.

• Nothing takes the place of refining and honing one's knowledge base, skill and belief. The hard work of introspection and practice can never be substituted by external acquirments. Growth cannot be purchased. Security cannot be bought. Tranquility cannot be acquired.

.....of course it is my belief that education plays a part in the enlightenment of the mind. One should never forget that education is accompanied just as often by sweat and pain as it is by introspection and reflection.