The Power of Gentleness

 Jesus said, "Learn of me for I am meek and humble of heart."  St. Francis De Sales, the Gentleman Saint, said, Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength. 

The soft water conquers the hardest granite and mightiest mountain.  

We should all try to add a little more gentleness in our lives. 

With Love,

Coach K

Gentleness

The American can do spirit is wonderful.  And while the focus on competition and on winning is good. There is something more important and powerful at work.

When we play with joy, enthusiasm, and respect for our fellow competitor we participate at a higher level and achieve even greater outcomes.

For success comes with passion, joy, and love. Now these are power words.

Sportsmanship, kindness, and gentleness.

Yes, of course play gets rough at time just like life but that's just part of the game.

We pick ourselves up and keep moving forward.

With a helping hand hand to those that have fallen and are struggling to get back up.

Now that is Winning!

With Love,

Coach K

Strong and Soft Like Water

Abraham Lincoln once said that nothing is more powerful than gentleness.  The earth is 70% water and our bodies are made upwards of 70% water.  The universal power of water can be a great metaphor in our lives.

Just like a soft rain nourishes everything, the grass, the flowers, the crops, and the trees. A torential downpour can wash away those same trees, flowers, and crops.  The important thing is how the power is harnessed.  When water is used properly it gives life nourishment and strength.  We can harness this same power by practicing kindness, supportiveness, and gentleness.  Turn off the critics and silence the noise.  Let the peace of water wash over you.

A simple drip of water can create rivers over time.  And so it is with us.  We can create rivers of happiness and abundance by adopting the principle of water.  Be soft, easy, and gentle with yourself, friends, and loved ones. Everyone you come in contact with.  Let the spirit of water rush over you and fill your bucket.

With Love,

Tom Kaufmann
Coach K
tkaufmanncoaching.com