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Begin Again Series By Robert White | Enspirit.blog I came across the phrase almost by accident. It was on the jacket of a book I picked up in an airport bookstoreโone of those moments when a line finds you before you fully understand why it matters. "The Great Perhaps." Three words that felt both mysterious …
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Beginning again isnโt always about changing directionโitโs about renewal. When leaders grow weary or lose alignment with what matters most, transformation often begins within. In this reflection from the Begin Again series, Robert White explores how self-renewal restores clarity, purpose, and the inner capacity needed to lead forward.
Beginning again rarely starts with a new plan. It begins with a deeper question: Who are you, and why are you here? An ancient story about Rabbi Akiva reminds us that self-awareness is often the first step toward transformation.
Photography (Washington Football Team at Philadelphia Eagles, January 3, 2021), licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ Knowing your direction is one thing. Staying the course when it gets difficult is another. Last week, we discussed the difference between a map and a compass โ how beginning again requires orientation more than certainty. But what happens when …
When the way forward isnโt clear, we long for a map. But life and faith offer something different โ a compass. This reflection explores how rediscovering true north helps us begin again, even in the fog.
What Transformational Leaders Understand About Direction One of the most unsettling realities in leadership is this: You rarely receive a map. There is no detailed blueprint for navigating disruption, rebuilding culture, leading through institutional change, or redefining purpose after setback. There is no guaranteed five-step sequence for transformation. What leaders are given instead is something …
Beginning again sounds hopeful โ until itโs our turn to take the step. Thatโs when fear shows up. Not always loud and dramatic, but quiet and persuasive. It whispers questions we struggle to answer: What if this doesnโt work? What if I fail again? What if I step forward and nothing is there to hold …
The holidays often invite us to paint a picture-perfect momentโas if we are all supposed to arrive at the table glowing with joy, free from grief, and carrying nothing but gratitude. And while we do have much to be thankful for, many of us also come to this season with a quiet ache, a longing, …
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Walking the Way: The Invitation to a Beautiful Life โธป โPreach the Gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words.โ (St. Francis of Assisi) For most of my life, Iโve stood behind a pulpitโproclaiming the gospel, week after week. But these days, I find myself more convinced than ever that the most powerful sermons …
We often travel to see the sightsโthe mountains, the museums, the new cities that promise adventure and new experiences. And thereโs absolute joy in that. But Iโve discovered something more profound. Recently, my wife and our youngest grandson traveled to visit our middle grandson, who is serving in the Marines. He is stationed at Camp …
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