Monthly Archives: June 2016

THE CENTRAL IDEA OF MATURITY. . .

Greenleaf writes: …with maturity one’s world becomes the limitless sphere of people, ideas, and events which each of us influences by each thought, word, and deed; and each of us, in turn, is open to receive influence.  The individual capacity … Continue reading

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THE REALLY IMPORTANT LESSONS. . .

Greenleaf writes: Every life…is a blend of experiences that build ego strength and those that tear it down.  As one’s responsibilities widen, these forces become more powerful.  As good a definition as I know is that maturity is the capacity … Continue reading

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MATURITY. . .

Greenleaf writes: Maturity has many meanings, especially when applied to people.  But in my own association, there is a strong link between the word ‘maturity’ and the word ‘becoming.’  …The most important lesson I have learned about maturity is that … Continue reading

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LIBERATING VISIONS. . .

Greenleaf writes: In the terms that I have been discussing the subject of liberating visions, I was prepared to receive one by my deep immersion in the student turmoil of the sixties by reading Hesse as part of my search … Continue reading

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COMMUNITIES OF SEEKERS. . .

  Greenleaf writes: …I do not see the prospect for the servant idea being carried by a great mass movement…   Beyond my hope, I have a speculative prospect to share that some of these servant-leaders will bring together communities of … Continue reading

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