Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness. --Lucius Annaeus Seneca
The Good Wolf
Characteristics of a good wolf:
He prioritizes and protects his own pack.
His stated values are in alignment with those in his pack.
He acts according to his values, with rare exception.
He takes immediate responsibility and makes amends for mistakes.
—Steven R. Hobbs
Learning to Trust
“Learning to trust is one of life’s most difficult tasks.” --Isaac Watts
Love, Trust, Wrong
Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none. --William Shakespeare
Songs to a Heavy Heart
Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on a wound, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart. —Proverbs 25:20
Open Rebuke and Hidden Love
“Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.” —Proverbs 27:5-6
Not a Problem
“It’s not a problem within myself to need to ask for help sometimes when I get stuck.” — H., 15 years old
To Be Trusted
“To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved.” —George MacDonald