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Intentionally Weak

September 19, 2018 Joey Cope 0

Being intentionally weak is not the same as being humble. Sometimes, the greatest strength you can ever exhibit is giving someone else an opportunity. That’s the answer to the problem of privilege in our society. Stepping aside to address your own privilege is the true evidence of your strength. 

Capturing Humanity

December 24, 2017 Joey Cope 0

I made my daily trek to Facebook this morning to see who had a birthday and to send along my best wishes. And, as I often do, I took a look at some of the posts shared by my friends. Minutes later, tears flowed as I witnessed a bit of [read more]

Time and action don't always work together.

Time is of the Essence

November 3, 2017 Joey Cope 0

Time is factored into everything. And it seems that everything can be factored into time. Photo by Cliff Johnson on Unsplash In our work and our play, time is a consideration. The statement that “time is of the essence” has its origin in contract law. Those five words carry a heavy weight. They [read more]

Thrill Versus Routine

May 20, 2017 Joey Cope 0

I think of myself as an interesting fellow. And since I am a little on the introverted side and not a champion of exploring the feelings of others, I am capable of living out this personally-held perception with a degree of confidence. I once considered myself adventurous, seeking thrill in [read more]