The Plague of Choice: The Blessing of Character

October 19, 2020 Joey Cope 0

My vote has been cast. Some of my candidates have been locked in for years, many for months, and honestly, a few were picked hurriedly. When I was younger I was plagued by my choices. More correctly, I was plagued by my approach to decision-making. As I’ve grown older, I [read more]

Unfathomable Choice

Unfathomable Choices

May 4, 2020 Joey Cope 1

Sometimes we face unfathomable choices. And we find a number of ways to deal with them. We delay. We refuse to carefully examine the pieces close to the surface of the issue to determine what those pieces are hiding. Because the questions are so deep, or perhaps we are fatigued [read more]

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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. 

And Now, for a non-political, Political Announcement

October 8, 2016 Joey Cope 0

I’ve been wading through the issues in this political season trying to decide my vote for president. Not once have I ever leaned toward Mr. Trump. I tried to listen. I tried to make this election about the political issues and ignore the non-political. But I can’t. Because at some point, [read more]