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  Leadership isn’t just about decisions; it’s about disposition. The Three Hs—Humility, Hubris, and Humor—tell you whether a leader’s strength is real or performative. 1. Humility Weak leaders mistake humility for weakness. They avoid it because it threatens their image of authority. When they do display it, it’s strategic—performed to appear relatable. Strong leaders live humility as awareness, not apology. They know their limits, invite expertise, and treat correction as collaboration. Humility in strong leaders says, “I’m confident enough to learn.” In weak leaders, it says, “I’m pretending to listen.” 2. Hubris Weak leaders use hubris as armor. They inflate their certainty, dismiss dissent, and confuse dominance with respect. Strong leaders recognize hubris as a warning sign. They keep ambition tethered to accountability and success anchored in service. Hubris blinds weak leaders to reality. Strong leaders use self‑awareness to keep ambition in focus. 3. Humor Weak leade...

  From Morning Prayer today: Responsory: "I will bless the Lord all my life long.". When Scripture says, “I will bless the Lord all my life long,” it does not mean we give God something He lacks. It means we respond to the God who lacks nothing. That’s the heart of it. What “blessing God” doesn’t mean It doesn’t mean we confer grace, protection, or favor on Him. It doesn’t mean God is improved, enriched, or made happier by our words. It doesn’t mean God is waiting for us to bless Him so He can be complete. God is already perfect fullness , the One from whom all blessing flows. What it does mean In Scripture, to bless God means: To acknowledge who He is — to speak well of His goodness, His faithfulness, His mercy. To praise Him publicly — to let our words and actions reveal His worth. To thank Him — gratitude is one of the purest forms of blessing. To align our lives with His will — a life lived in fidelity is itself a blessing offered back to God. To return love for lo...

  Depression rarely has a single cause. It is a confluence of biological, psychological, and social factors. Here’s a concise litany of contributors: Genetic predisposition and family history Chronic stress and burnout Trauma (past or recent) Isolation and loneliness Sleep disruption and circadian rhythm imbalance Medical conditions (thyroid, chronic pain, hormonal changes) Substance use or withdrawal Economic insecurity and housing instability Digital overload and social comparison Grief and loss Climate anxiety and global uncertainty Each person’s depression is a unique intersection of these forces — some visible, some hidden. image and some content/research AI-generated For other posts about depression, click HERE . post inspired by Depression Anonymous by Dr. Dennis Ortman. Book Description: When you feel depressed, suffering from a deep sadness, do you feel powerless over your mood? Does your life feel unmanageable because of it? Does your preoccupation with past hu...