by Jill Tomey | Dec 1, 2020 | Character in Crisis
During a crisis, Compassion operates at three different levels. Looking out for your close family and friends is one level, but you also need to look beyond your circle and determine how you can help others in your community, many of whom you may not even know. The...
by Jill Tomey | Oct 1, 2020 | Character in Crisis
It would be easy to blame the current crisis for not being able to follow through on a promise. But is it right? Now, more than ever, we need to be Dependable and live up to our responsibilities. Being Dependable means keeping our commitments even when it’s difficult...
by Jill Tomey | Sep 22, 2020 | Character in Crisis
The Character Quality of Resilience is the most appropriate quality for this crisis. Without a crisis, there is no need for Resilience! During these unsettled times, there are no shortage of crises and the long duration has used up much of our Resilience. Finding ways...
by Jill Tomey | Aug 1, 2020 | Character in Crisis
Doing the right thing at the right time may require that I tap into some Humility and realize that the pandemic is not about me but us. I will have to do the right thing to limit outings, wear the mask and social distance. It is also realizing that the right social...
by Jill Tomey | Jul 1, 2020 | Character in Crisis
We have certainly seen Courage in the COVID-19 Crisis in the tireless work of the essential workers who day after day went to work to take care of the rest of us. We have certainly seen courage in the protesters fighting for Justice. I have been grateful for and...
by Jill Tomey | Jun 15, 2020 | Character in Crisis
The quality of Endurance is perfect for crisis. It is the inner strength to withstand stress and do my best. With the triple threat of the pandemic, economic conditions, and the unrest of long held racial injustices, our Endurance is certainly being tried. For the...
