Of all of the many gifts people offer, one that I believe I lack the most at times is humbleness. Last weekend, I realized that I serve with one of the most humblest men at First Orlando. He cares for the general good of all people, but at the same time, he manages a team very well, keeping in mind their strengths and weaknesses.

If there was a personality trait that I could learn, I would have to say it would be humility. There is nothing more encouraging and welcoming that someone walking into a room and you knowing that they respect you, care for you and want your best. It is an honor to server under him. I have learned many things from speaking with him and working with him each and every week, I have also seen what makes up a true and respectable man.

-Ken

Labels: A New Man in Town, FIrst Orlando, gifts, humble, learn, multi-part blogs, personalities

One of the most attractive thing about a person is their scars. The "bad" things. The situations that caused pain. People remember when, where and why they got hurt much more than anything else. Why? Those were learning experiences. Without scars, a person would be...just like everyone else, with a perfect appearance. I love having talks with people about why they got scars.

The same thing goes for mistakes. We all make 'em. Trust me, I have made some huge mistakes along the way! If the person learns from their mistakes and is an overall better person for the mistake he has made, that is beautiful! In a project that I worked on, I made mistakes, but I will guarantee you, I will never make those mistakes again! Thinking back on them, they were STUPID! Forgiveness is the key here. I thank those people who have experienced me making a mistake...personally and professionally.

Oftentimes, in the heat of the moment...I beat myself up for mistakes. I love perfection. I love being able to do a task and not face mistakes, but sometimes...mistakes have to be made...in order for a person to grow. With each mistake, a person learns lessons that are priceless. To me that is beautiful.

Do one thing for yourself. The next time you make a mistake...afterward take a moment and reflect on what happened. Find out why you did what you did. Decide what you will do differently next time when you are facing the same situation. If you let the fact that you made a mistake walk away from a situation, is that the right decision? I do not believe so.

Ken

Labels: change, experiences, learn, mistakes, scars