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“When you bow deeply to the universe, it bows back; when you call out the name of God, it echoes inside you.”—Morihei Ueshiba
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Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.
-Philippians 2:3-4
#humility #conceit #significant
O God, please teach all children the holy ways for recreational activities -
That they may offer these to You as their fellowship with one another.
These activities may require physical skills and intelligence,
But may children do their best not to be better than others,
But an opportunity to speak kind words of encouragement to others as a Children of God.
May they enjoy the activities never to make enemies,
But a chance to build friendships amongst all children.
May they always be humble, never to boast their skills,
But rather respect everyone as a people with a Spirit.
These that they may enjoy each other’s company through activities worthy of offering to Heaven.
To cooperate with one another to win in the activity,
But the most humble groups are the True winners in Heaven.
All these that smiles, laughter and Joy may prevail - even to be happy for the blessings of others.
That our goal is greater than fame, material gains and rewards.
But be aware that there are many other activities that rather bring Unity to people.
That Humanity be saved from the desires for competition,
But rather teaches children the Holy Virtues of Compassion for the Needy.
As the greatest winners are those who pour their skills –
To be concerned for the Poor.
This includes all activities for physical health, but rather unity for spiritual health.
For children need to understand that physical looks and skills, status and intelligence –
Is not what truly gives Dignity and Honor to Children.
As the True meaning of winning is to put God’s Humility above our human desires to win in activities.
But learn to work in cooperation to have responsibility for Humanity.
That Children may rather bring Family Love amongst all.
Amen.
O God, please teach all families to do wholesome arts and crafts together -
Such as drawing, coloring, painting, pottery, gardening, sewing and others.
We do these for we are inspired by You O God as Our Creator.
For God is the designer of All Creation in Heaven, The Earth and The Universe.
But we understand that skill for these is not important in the Eyes of God,
But that we may simply express our Heart’s goodness –
To show how we appreciate Nature, The Beauty of Life, and Family Love.
And to bring optimism and Hope amongst those who see our creative work.
That people may feel glad and have a happy Heart through our works.
As much as there are countless creations on Earth and in the Universe,
Each of us has a unique way of expressing our goodness through art.
These that we may not compare ourselves and our work with each other,
But to learn to appreciate each other’s inspirations, for Free.
That we may always do these to encourage one another to love the least.
That art may also be a vessel of knowing the Spiritual concerns amongst others.
May we show the Holy Spirit of Love in our inspirational arts and crafts –
Such as Humility, Love, Peace, Justice, Forgiveness, Generosity, Unity and Joy.
That families may also unite to work on one piece of art.
That arts and crafts be a vessel for Peace and Unity amongst different people.
Amen.
Photos by Miller Taylor.
April 2015 CreativeMornings/Raleigh event (global theme: Humility) with guest speakers Mike and Megan Gilger, husband and wife creative team behind Wild Measure studio and The Fresh Exchange blog.
In 2009, Megan and Mike began their lifestyle and design blog, The Fresh Exchange Today, the blog reaches over a half million people everyday, inspiring creators of all kinds to pursue their dreams and live a beautiful and intentional life. The creative couple works together to create original content through photo, video, editorial writing, aesthetic curation, and social media. With a simple, natural, and organic nature to their content, Megan and Mike have had the opportunity to work with brands such as Smartwater, Bing, Gap, Madewell, Bota Box, Levi’s, Feedly, Kinfolk Magazine, Over, Warby Parker, Tuft & Needle, Shinola, and many others.
Special thanks to our host CAM Raleigh and sponsors CompostNow, Counter Culture Coffee, who generously provided us with complimentary coffee, Yellow Dog Bread Company, who provided the tasty breakfast snacks, and Raleigh Raw , who provided the healthy, cold-pressed juice.
Christ washes the feet of the disciples to demonstrate humility (John 13:1-20). Detail of Passion Window in the ambulatory of Bourges Cathedral, dating from c.1215-25.
One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people.
He said, “My son, the battle is between two wolves inside us all.
”One is Evil – It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed,
arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride,
superiority, and ego.
”The other is God – It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility,
kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith.”
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather:
”Which wolf wins?”
The old Cherokee simply replied, “The one you feed.”
O God, please help all communities to unite through God’s Wisdom and Love.
As family members unite to become One Holy Family,
And all families unite to become One Holy Community,
Then please unite all communities to become One Holy Spirit on Earth as God’s People.
To protect God’s Justice and Peace for Humanity.
That Spiritual Life may be protected and preserved on Earth.
That God’s People may be blessed by God as a Holy Spirit of Love for Humanity –
Worthy of understanding the essence of Holy Virtues of Humility, Love, Peace and Joy –
That Humanity may survive to live on until the end of time.
Amen.
all images were made in Sri Kamadchi Ampal Temple in Uentrop, Hamm.
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people often miss super important things just because they look too simple to notice.. In this unassuming letter, Kartikeya writes to Toothfairy to help find out a missing toy... instead of asking for a new one... knowing very well that he can get any expensive gift in exchange of his tooth. I am so proud today..
Kids pick up humility, minimalism and a ton of traits from parents, just by watching them... Be very careful and prepared if you are playing a parent.
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K: Dear Toothfairy, can you please give me Sandeep's Rubixcube that I got in Mumbai. (?)
T: Dear Kartikeya, I am busy in Alaska right now. Will give tomorrow.
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haha, poor toothfairy didn't stand a chance but had to buy time to find that long lost toy;):P
This really was my earliest flirtation with film and SLRs, learning to use an old Russian fully manual camera (the one in my user icon), kindly loaned to me by the irrepressible knautia after my digital point & shoot died...
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Filing coherently is proving to be an interesting process. Still uploading archive remnants so I can start afresh with the outstanding film I haven't developed yet. Thanks for bearing with me whilst I catch up with myself...
"Poverty is a noose that strangles humility and breeds disrespect for God and man." -American Indian Proverb, Sioux
This was taken in the Divis Flats, thankfully pulled down now, one of the most deprived areas of Belfast and a breeding ground for future terrorists. This was taken as I had just finished searching a flat and was taking a break from the stench of fouled nappies and human dirt. I suddenly realised that we had no "resident" backup and heard footsteps coming up the stairs. Luckily it was a section of soldiers sent to assist. He was relived as well when I exchanged my 9mm for my trusty Nikon F1.
If there is any advice Col. Kirk Gibbs can give to his successor, it is this: Lead with honor and humility.
As Gibbs, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District’s 61st commander, prepares to relinquish command of the LA District July 19 to Col. Aaron Barta, he offered up some advice and reflected on the past three years as the leader of one of the largest Corps districts in the country.
There are many things Gibbs said he is proud of when it comes to the LA District, but three things stand out: the District being recognized two years in a row as a "Best Place to Work" in the Corps; completing Weed Army Hospital at Fort Irwin, California – the Department of Defense’s only Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-Platinum, carbon-neutral, net-zero certifiable hospital – on time and within budget; and the one-on-one time he was able to spend with employees in the District.
It is the people Gibbs said he will miss the most – the employees and the District’s close partners across the four-state area.
“I have never focused on relationships like I have here in this District, and I sincerely believe it is part of the District's culture,” he said. “When projects are tough, the close relationships get us through those challenges and ultimately deliver the program.”
During his time with the LA District, Gibbs has overseen a multimillion-dollar program that provides engineering, construction, planning, contracting, real estate, emergency operations, environmental and regulatory services to military, federal, state and local governments across a 226,000-square-mile area of Southern California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah. That also includes leading about 750 military and civilian personnel with a wide array of expertise.
But leading people is nothing new to Gibbs, who has served for more than 24 years as an active-duty Soldier, leading both military and civilian personnel.
“Each person is different, and I have learned that good leaders get to know each person individually and then lead them in a way that brings out the best in that employee,” he said.
Providing priorities and a solid intent on the District’s missions, particularly disaster response operations, helps employees stay focused on what’s really important, he said.
Gibbs will now serve as the chief of staff at the Corps’ headquarters in Washington, D.C. There, he said, he hopes to be an advocate for all of the Corps’ districts nationwide.
“I feel that this District and the great people are responsible for giving me the incredible opportunity of being the Corps’ chief of staff,” he said. “The people have taught me so much, and I will take that with me to make a positive impact on the Corps’ enterprise and help our Districts deliver our programs in civil works, military, Interagency and International Services, real estate and regulatory.”
Gibbs knows how the importance of mentors and having a good support system have played in shaping his career, and he credits his parents with instilling in him respect for others; his wife, Kim, who taught him to endure all challenges, no matter how great, with grace and dignity; and his former chief of staff – Col. Steve Hill – for giving him tough jobs to prepare him for success.
“(Hill) gave me tough jobs that I thought he could have done at the time, but as I look back, the toughest assignments he gave me in that civilian organization at the Corps headquarters prepared me for District command and enabled me to achieve the goal of commanding at the battalion, brigade and District levels,” he said. “I also remember he told me I would be a chief of staff for the Corps one day. He was preparing me for that. I didn't believe him, but that is my next job.”
And, as for additional advice he can share with Barta, Gibbs provided these words of wisdom:
- Be prepared to change leadership style when leading a District of professional civilians. Don't lead them in the same way as Soldiers;
- Engage with people and get around to see them across the District's entire area of operation. Don't sit behind a desk;
- Study hard initially and learn the policies, processes and programs. “You will never be the expert, but you must prepare yourself to make effective decisions as quickly as possible”;
- Always provide a commander's intent and an end state. The civilian workforce appreciates that; and, lastly,
- Lead with honor and humility. “It isn't about you. It is about the District's people and our vital mission.”
As for the future of the LA District, Gibbs said he hopes future leaders continue to change the culture to an organization that is more risk tolerant in streamlining processes and moving projects forward; deliver the Department of Veterans Affairs and Customs and Border Protection programs phenomenally – on time, within budget and to the highest quality; and to remain a "Best Place to Work" in order to retain and recruit talent to the high-cost living area of Southern California.
“I want the District to do what it always does and ‘knock those programs out of the park,’” he said.
I don’t remember ever posting this since it’s not in my collection, so I thought I’d share some of my personal thoughts from a few years ago. Watching life pass by brings humility that at times can be absent as we travel this road called life!
Every once in a while I have to stop and take a step back and catch some of the little things in life, such as these moments, before they pass me by….. so here’s one of the entrees of the journal……..
I’ve been writing a journal of all of my deer hunting experiences since 1977 and plan on taking some of the excerpts from it and creating a book that I plan to get published; titling it, “Hunting with My Heavenly Father.” (Hopefully)
These days I hunt year round with my high-powered Canon Rebel T6 (.06 or aught 6 if you will) with an interchangeable telescopic scope (a 200 mm lens attachment with autofocus……….I prefer manual focus myself) and it’s various attachments. And since the ammo is cheap, I can take thousands of shots without changing the clip (SD card). The bonus to all of this is that I don’t need a license to hunt either……..
Anyway, here’s the latest snippet from the journal. Enjoy reading. Just so you’ll know, I add humor to my writings because that is who I am.
The picture at the end of the snippet was taken from the deer stand I was in. If you look hard you may find the feeder among the trees. Let me know if you find it.
David
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Hunting with My Heavenly Father
Friday 11/30/2018
Winnsboro, Texas at (Camp David……wink wink)
The temperature is approximately 68 degrees today. It’s a little warm for this time of year. The high for today is supposed to be 71-72 degrees.
It’s 6:41 am and I’ve arrived at my ladder stand. The morning is cloudy and a little misty. There’s a chance of thunderstorms later this evening. As I sit here the birds are already getting their day going. An occasional crow can be heard caw-cawing in the distance. There are several squirrels hopping from tree to tree right in front of me. The little barking sound they make at each other just stirs them up. As I watch them I’m amazed at their ability to jump from limb to limb with no fear of falling. Like little Acrobats. What agility!
Two of them have been chasing each other for several minutes. As they jump from tree to tree, things from the trees fall to the forest floor; probably tree bark or maybe acorns - which I noticed yesterday were scattered around the feeder. One of the squirrels stopped for a moment to check me out but quickly lost interest. What a peaceful morning it is already.
When I got here yesterday, I decided to go down and fetch the SD card from the game camera and review what was on it.
Last night as I was reviewing it, there were several pictures of deer on it. I was glad to see two different bucks that were captured on camera. One appeared to be an 8 point, while the other a 10.
Both appeared to be legal “shooters” according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife game rule standard for this county in East Texas.
Sitting here I realized that here I am writing this down, or should I say, typing this entry on my iPhone. (I started doing this while on a trip last week.)
Since 1977 I’ve been writing down my deer hunting and “in the field” excursions on pocket notepads, using a pen, and as the ol’ saying goes, “penning” it down on paper. On days when the air is damp or humid the pages can be difficult to write on as the paper soaks up some of the moisture from the air, that can cause the ink to smear. In all those years I managed to still get things written down and gave no more thought to how it appeared on the pages. No one would notice it anyway; besides that this gave it character………
With the advent of electronics and “smartphones” it seems that pen and paper are becoming a thing of the past. (At least my pocket notepad isn’t getting damp or wet this way). Now things can be jotted down and saved without having to move your hand or wrist and risk getting writers’ cramp. I guess “thumb cramps” will be the next thing that we experience. I suppose we’ll be all “thumbs” one day!
So if we have no more paper and pen to write on, then we’ll have no more damp pages that get smeared on days such as today. What next? Telepathic note taking? Not in my lifetime……….
Now, as I sit here in this ladder-stand I take a look around my environment and watch as the leaves are falling from the trees, giving me the appearance of snow falling. Of course, it is Fall here and if you’re a leaf, eventually you will “fall”. (For all you sinners out there, don’t let your pride get in your way or it’ll trip you up in due “season” and you’ll “fall”; if you know what I mean).
To be here and see all this is also another one of those experiences I love and enjoy. The earth tone colors of the leaves are so vivid and the ground floor is covered with the golden-brown carpeting of the leaves, that it reminds me of the 1970’s and 80’s, when earth tone colors were in style. Now colors are more silvery or taupe; grays or blues. Even cars today are a more standard gray or silver. But the nature that God has created remains unchanged. Though each season has its own colors, those colors remain the same for each season. Eventually this brown carpet floor will begin to turn gray and become earth again - but in due time.
A funny thought just crossed my mind. My hair has been changing color over the years, from a brownish black to a black and gray. But God’s word says in Proverbs 16:31, “A gray head is a crown of glory; if it is found in the way of righteousness”. How can I argue with that! (I best watch it or pride will trip ME up!)
But seriously, as time passes us by, we also take part in this change. For some, a change in attitude. For others, a change in lifestyle, while others resist change altogether.
So much can be learned by looking around our own environment; heck, even from a deer stand. By the way, I didn’t see any deer today but I was still there with My Heavenly Father!
Father, thank you for the wonderful gift of time and being able to spend this time in the woods you created, and the privilege that I enjoy writing about my experiences with nature and knowing that there is purpose for it all.
In His Name!
David Salinas ©️ Nov. 2018
Um expressivo quadro no Seminário Maior São José, lembra Dom Luciano Mendes de Almeida, um dos maiores Arcebispos de Mariana, que se caracterizou pela sua humildade, carisma, apostolado, competência administrativa e liderança cultural.
Em 2004, ele idealizou transferir o Museu da Música para uma nova sede, ocupando o antigo Palácio dos Bispos, que foi inteiramente restaurado e adaptado para as novas funções.
Toda a história, importância, acervo musical e artístico desse grande centro cultural, pode ser pesquisado no meu álbum "MUSEU DA MÚSICA - MARIANA".
Cidade Histórica de Mariana - Minas Gerais - Brasil
ARTUR VITOR IANNINI
Email: arturiannini@yahoo.com.br
An expressive picture in the Larger Seminar Saint Joseph, reminds Dom Luciano Mendes de Almeida, one of Mariana's largest Archbishops, that was characterized by his humility, charisma, apostolate, administrative competence and cultural leadership.
In 2004, he idealized to transfer the Museum of the Music for a new thirst, occupying the old Palace of the Bishops, that was restored entirely and adapted for the new functions. The whole history, importance, musical and artistic collection of that great cultural center, it can be researched at my album "MUSEUM OF THE MUSIC - MARIANA."
Historical City of Mariana - Minas Gerais State - Brazil
ARTUR VITOR IANNINI
Email: arturiannini@yahoo.com.br
O God, we meditate in silence as a family.
We close our eyes and breathe deeply in meditation.
That our mind may be clear, but Your Divine Light is ever-present in our thought.
We reflect on Holy Virtues of Humility, Love, Generosity and Kindness in our Heart.
To be a more loving people as Your Servant O God.
We reflect on Your Holy Images.
That we may have the Wisdom to be in Your “image and likeness”.
We reflect on the Beauty of Nature.
That we may always appreciate Your wonderful blessings.
For with Your Power that we regain Inner Peace.
That through silence that we await for You to speak softly in our Heart.
Amen.
Dear Friends,
I want to let you know that I have just announced my candidacy for the United States Congress in the seat currently held by my friend, Congressman Robert Wexler, who is accepting a new position at the Center for Middle East Peace.
I make this announcement with great excitement and humility. I am gratified by the incredible encouragement and support that I have already received for this race, and I am extremely excited about the opportunity to be your voice in Congress.
Congressman Wexler served this community tirelessly for nineteen years. I am saddened to see him leave, but I am excited about the opportunity to continue to fight for the issues that he supports and that our community cares so desperately about.
Visit www.TedForCongress.com and Join Today!
This is a time of extraordinary challenges, both at home and abroad. I am running for Congress because I want to work hard every day to help solve the difficult challenges that the citizens of South Florida are currently facing.
I will bring to Congress the same strong work ethic and common sense that I took to Tallahassee. I am proud of the results that I have delivered in the Florida State Senate on education and seniors, health care, and through my initiative to ensure that the retirement funds of Florida’s workers do not support Iran’s illicit quest for nuclear weapons or genocide in Darfur.
Congressman Wexler will be leaving office in January which means his replacement will be filled by a special election that is just months away. This campaign will require an enormous amount of hard work, and if we are going to be successful, we will need to get to work immediately.
I am counting on the support of my friends and supporters who have seen my record of success in Tallahassee and my willingness to work hard to get results. Please join the campaign by going to www.tedforcongress.com, and consider making a financial contribution to my campaign.
Most Congressional campaigns are marathons - this one is a sprint. In order to win, I need lots of volunteers and workers, and I also need to raise over two million dollars in three months. This is no easy task, but with your help, I can do it.
Please Donate Today
You may contribute online today at my website, www.tedforcongress.com, or checks can be made payable to "Deutch for Congress" and sent to 20423 SR7, Suite f-6-383, Boca Raton, FL 33498.
I ask for your support to help me win a race for Congress. Please join my campaign today. I cannot wait to work on your behalf in the United States Congress.
My family and I thank you for your incredible support.
Warmest regards,
Senator Ted Deutch
P.S. Anything you can do to support my efforts is greatly appreciated. Please note that the maximum contribution an individual can make is $4,800 per person, and $9,600 per couple. Corporate contributions are forbidden by federal law.
P.P.S. Please forward this message to your friends and family, and ask them to join our campaign and contribute at www.TedForCongress.com.
Here is some information about me to share with your friends:
Senator Deutch Ideally Situated Senate District Make Him a Formidable Candidate
Senator Deutch’s senate district is ideally situated for a successful congressional campaign for the 19th District seat. Deutch already represents many more voters in the 19th District then any other elected official. In fact, Deutch currently represents almost half of the district’s voters. Wexler also represented this senate district prior to his successful run for Congress. Also like Deutch’s current state senate district, the 19th District is overwhelmingly located in Palm Beach County.
About Senator Ted Deutch
Senator Ted Deutch is an accomplished legislator who has passed legislation on critical issues that have benefited seniors, public education, national security, and victims of the Holocaust. Deutch, 43, was elected to the Florida State Senate in November 2006. His state senate district is largely located in Palm Beach County and includes some portions of north Broward County.
Deutch received national recognition and testified before Congress for his successful legislative efforts ensuring that the retirement funds of Florida workers to not support Iran’s illicit quest for nuclear weapons or genocide in Darfur. In 2009, Senator Deutch passed legislation that will reduce youth smoking and fund up to $1 billion in critical health care programs in Florida, including $50 million per year in dedicated cancer research funding.
In the Senate, Deutch has also passed legislation protecting children, improving health care insurance for seniors, and through his efforts he helped secure a new senior center in Palm Beach County.
Ted’s commitment to public service earned him the prestigious Harry S Truman Scholarship and his civic and philanthropic work earned him the James and Marjorie Baer Leadership Award from the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He also has been honored for his efforts in the State Senate, most recently being named National Distinguished Advocacy Award by the American Cancer society, and receiving the Florida Education Association’s Champion of Public Education Award.
A native of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Ted is the son of Jean Deutch and the late Bernard Deutch, who earned a Purple Heart serving his country during World War II. A graduate of the University of Michigan and the University of Michigan Law School, Ted is an attorney with the Florida law firm of Broad and Cassel. He currently lives in Boca Raton, Florida with his wife of 18 years, Jill, his 14 year-old twin daughters, Gabrielle and Serena and his 10 year-old son, Cole.
For more information visit www.tedforcongress.com
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Native Christian Indians on prayer mat. (c) Kathie Luther
John 14:16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; John 14:17 [Even] the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. [Jesus said]
“If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants.”
-Sir Isaac Newton
For this week's MacroMondays group theme of "Humility" - my inspirations was to look up quotes on humility and let them guide me. This one I felt comfortable with, as I do have the Stephen Hawking book of that name that was used for the floor of this shot...
Was hoping someone would do the following quote (my wife wouldn't volunteer for this one.. lol)
"“Humility is like underwear, essential, but indecent if it shows”
A Mitra intrega as vestes litúrgicas usadas em importantes solenidades religiosas da Igreja Católica.
Esse exemplar faz parte da coleção de Dom Luciano Mendes de Oliveira, Arcebispo de Mariana, que se destacava pela sua humildade, liderança, carisma e cultura. Foto: Museu da Música -
Toda a história, importância, acervo musical e artístico desse grande centro cultural, pode ser pesquisado no meu álbum "MUSEU DA MÚSICA - MARIANA".
Cidade Histórica de Mariana - Minas Gerais - Brasil
ARTUR VITOR IANNINI
Email: arturiannini@yahoo.com.br
Mitra integrates the liturgical garments used in important religious solemnities of the Catholic Church. That copy is part of the collection of Dom Luciano Mendes de Almeida, Archbishop of Mariana, that stood out for his humility, leadership, charisma and culture.Photo: Museum of the Music - The whole history, importance, musical and artistic collection of that great cultural center, it can be researched at my album "MUSEUM OF THE MUSIC - MARIANA."
Historical City of Mariana - Minas Gerais State - Brazil
ARTUR VITOR IANNINI
Email: arturiannini@yahoo.com.br
National Gallery, London.
The Madonna of Humility with Saints Mark and John (detail)
about 1366-70, Lorenzo Veneziano.
From website - "This work is made up of three paintings with their framework on one panel; the Madonna of Humility is flanked by Saints Mark and John the Baptist.
The Madonna of Humility, seated on the ground, has a crescent moon at her feet and stars above her. Roundels representing the sun are on her robe. These refer to the Woman of the Apocalypse in the New Testament (Revelation 12: 1) with whom the Virgin was identified.
This was probably painted in the 1360s as an independent, private devotional work."
If there is any advice Col. Kirk Gibbs can give to his successor, it is this: Lead with honor and humility.
As Gibbs, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District’s 61st commander, prepares to relinquish command of the LA District July 19 to Col. Aaron Barta, he offered up some advice and reflected on the past three years as the leader of one of the largest Corps districts in the country.
There are many things Gibbs said he is proud of when it comes to the LA District, but three things stand out: the District being recognized two years in a row as a "Best Place to Work" in the Corps; completing Weed Army Hospital at Fort Irwin, California – the Department of Defense’s only Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-Platinum, carbon-neutral, net-zero certifiable hospital – on time and within budget; and the one-on-one time he was able to spend with employees in the District.
It is the people Gibbs said he will miss the most – the employees and the District’s close partners across the four-state area.
“I have never focused on relationships like I have here in this District, and I sincerely believe it is part of the District's culture,” he said. “When projects are tough, the close relationships get us through those challenges and ultimately deliver the program.”
During his time with the LA District, Gibbs has overseen a multimillion-dollar program that provides engineering, construction, planning, contracting, real estate, emergency operations, environmental and regulatory services to military, federal, state and local governments across a 226,000-square-mile area of Southern California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah. That also includes leading about 750 military and civilian personnel with a wide array of expertise.
But leading people is nothing new to Gibbs, who has served for more than 24 years as an active-duty Soldier, leading both military and civilian personnel.
“Each person is different, and I have learned that good leaders get to know each person individually and then lead them in a way that brings out the best in that employee,” he said.
Providing priorities and a solid intent on the District’s missions, particularly disaster response operations, helps employees stay focused on what’s really important, he said.
Gibbs will now serve as the chief of staff at the Corps’ headquarters in Washington, D.C. There, he said, he hopes to be an advocate for all of the Corps’ districts nationwide.
“I feel that this District and the great people are responsible for giving me the incredible opportunity of being the Corps’ chief of staff,” he said. “The people have taught me so much, and I will take that with me to make a positive impact on the Corps’ enterprise and help our Districts deliver our programs in civil works, military, Interagency and International Services, real estate and regulatory.”
Gibbs knows how the importance of mentors and having a good support system have played in shaping his career, and he credits his parents with instilling in him respect for others; his wife, Kim, who taught him to endure all challenges, no matter how great, with grace and dignity; and his former chief of staff – Col. Steve Hill – for giving him tough jobs to prepare him for success.
“(Hill) gave me tough jobs that I thought he could have done at the time, but as I look back, the toughest assignments he gave me in that civilian organization at the Corps headquarters prepared me for District command and enabled me to achieve the goal of commanding at the battalion, brigade and District levels,” he said. “I also remember he told me I would be a chief of staff for the Corps one day. He was preparing me for that. I didn't believe him, but that is my next job.”
And, as for additional advice he can share with Barta, Gibbs provided these words of wisdom:
- Be prepared to change leadership style when leading a District of professional civilians. Don't lead them in the same way as Soldiers;
- Engage with people and get around to see them across the District's entire area of operation. Don't sit behind a desk;
- Study hard initially and learn the policies, processes and programs. “You will never be the expert, but you must prepare yourself to make effective decisions as quickly as possible”;
- Always provide a commander's intent and an end state. The civilian workforce appreciates that; and, lastly,
- Lead with honor and humility. “It isn't about you. It is about the District's people and our vital mission.”
As for the future of the LA District, Gibbs said he hopes future leaders continue to change the culture to an organization that is more risk tolerant in streamlining processes and moving projects forward; deliver the Department of Veterans Affairs and Customs and Border Protection programs phenomenally – on time, within budget and to the highest quality; and to remain a "Best Place to Work" in order to retain and recruit talent to the high-cost living area of Southern California.
“I want the District to do what it always does and ‘knock those programs out of the park,’” he said.
Dear Friends,
I want to let you know that I have just announced my candidacy for the United States Congress in the seat currently held by my friend, Congressman Robert Wexler, who is accepting a new position at the Center for Middle East Peace.
I make this announcement with great excitement and humility. I am gratified by the incredible encouragement and support that I have already received for this race, and I am extremely excited about the opportunity to be your voice in Congress.
Congressman Wexler served this community tirelessly for nineteen years. I am saddened to see him leave, but I am excited about the opportunity to continue to fight for the issues that he supports and that our community cares so desperately about.
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This is a time of extraordinary challenges, both at home and abroad. I am running for Congress because I want to work hard every day to help solve the difficult challenges that the citizens of South Florida are currently facing.
I will bring to Congress the same strong work ethic and common sense that I took to Tallahassee. I am proud of the results that I have delivered in the Florida State Senate on education and seniors, health care, and through my initiative to ensure that the retirement funds of Florida’s workers do not support Iran’s illicit quest for nuclear weapons or genocide in Darfur.
Congressman Wexler will be leaving office in January which means his replacement will be filled by a special election that is just months away. This campaign will require an enormous amount of hard work, and if we are going to be successful, we will need to get to work immediately.
I am counting on the support of my friends and supporters who have seen my record of success in Tallahassee and my willingness to work hard to get results. Please join the campaign by going to www.tedforcongress.com, and consider making a financial contribution to my campaign.
Most Congressional campaigns are marathons - this one is a sprint. In order to win, I need lots of volunteers and workers, and I also need to raise over two million dollars in three months. This is no easy task, but with your help, I can do it.
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You may contribute online today at my website, www.tedforcongress.com, or checks can be made payable to "Deutch for Congress" and sent to 20423 SR7, Suite f-6-383, Boca Raton, FL 33498.
I ask for your support to help me win a race for Congress. Please join my campaign today. I cannot wait to work on your behalf in the United States Congress.
My family and I thank you for your incredible support.
Warmest regards,
Senator Ted Deutch
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Senator Deutch Ideally Situated Senate District Make Him a Formidable Candidate
Senator Deutch’s senate district is ideally situated for a successful congressional campaign for the 19th District seat. Deutch already represents many more voters in the 19th District then any other elected official. In fact, Deutch currently represents almost half of the district’s voters. Wexler also represented this senate district prior to his successful run for Congress. Also like Deutch’s current state senate district, the 19th District is overwhelmingly located in Palm Beach County.
About Senator Ted Deutch
Senator Ted Deutch is an accomplished legislator who has passed legislation on critical issues that have benefited seniors, public education, national security, and victims of the Holocaust. Deutch, 43, was elected to the Florida State Senate in November 2006. His state senate district is largely located in Palm Beach County and includes some portions of north Broward County.
Deutch received national recognition and testified before Congress for his successful legislative efforts ensuring that the retirement funds of Florida workers to not support Iran’s illicit quest for nuclear weapons or genocide in Darfur. In 2009, Senator Deutch passed legislation that will reduce youth smoking and fund up to $1 billion in critical health care programs in Florida, including $50 million per year in dedicated cancer research funding.
In the Senate, Deutch has also passed legislation protecting children, improving health care insurance for seniors, and through his efforts he helped secure a new senior center in Palm Beach County.
Ted’s commitment to public service earned him the prestigious Harry S Truman Scholarship and his civic and philanthropic work earned him the James and Marjorie Baer Leadership Award from the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. He also has been honored for his efforts in the State Senate, most recently being named National Distinguished Advocacy Award by the American Cancer society, and receiving the Florida Education Association’s Champion of Public Education Award.
A native of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Ted is the son of Jean Deutch and the late Bernard Deutch, who earned a Purple Heart serving his country during World War II. A graduate of the University of Michigan and the University of Michigan Law School, Ted is an attorney with the Florida law firm of Broad and Cassel. He currently lives in Boca Raton, Florida with his wife of 18 years, Jill, his 14 year-old twin daughters, Gabrielle and Serena and his 10 year-old son, Cole.
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If there is any advice Col. Kirk Gibbs can give to his successor, it is this: Lead with honor and humility.
As Gibbs, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District’s 61st commander, prepares to relinquish command of the LA District July 19 to Col. Aaron Barta, he offered up some advice and reflected on the past three years as the leader of one of the largest Corps districts in the country.
There are many things Gibbs said he is proud of when it comes to the LA District, but three things stand out: the District being recognized two years in a row as a "Best Place to Work" in the Corps; completing Weed Army Hospital at Fort Irwin, California – the Department of Defense’s only Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-Platinum, carbon-neutral, net-zero certifiable hospital – on time and within budget; and the one-on-one time he was able to spend with employees in the District.
It is the people Gibbs said he will miss the most – the employees and the District’s close partners across the four-state area.
“I have never focused on relationships like I have here in this District, and I sincerely believe it is part of the District's culture,” he said. “When projects are tough, the close relationships get us through those challenges and ultimately deliver the program.”
During his time with the LA District, Gibbs has overseen a multimillion-dollar program that provides engineering, construction, planning, contracting, real estate, emergency operations, environmental and regulatory services to military, federal, state and local governments across a 226,000-square-mile area of Southern California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah. That also includes leading about 750 military and civilian personnel with a wide array of expertise.
But leading people is nothing new to Gibbs, who has served for more than 24 years as an active-duty Soldier, leading both military and civilian personnel.
“Each person is different, and I have learned that good leaders get to know each person individually and then lead them in a way that brings out the best in that employee,” he said.
Providing priorities and a solid intent on the District’s missions, particularly disaster response operations, helps employees stay focused on what’s really important, he said.
Gibbs will now serve as the chief of staff at the Corps’ headquarters in Washington, D.C. There, he said, he hopes to be an advocate for all of the Corps’ districts nationwide.
“I feel that this District and the great people are responsible for giving me the incredible opportunity of being the Corps’ chief of staff,” he said. “The people have taught me so much, and I will take that with me to make a positive impact on the Corps’ enterprise and help our Districts deliver our programs in civil works, military, Interagency and International Services, real estate and regulatory.”
Gibbs knows how the importance of mentors and having a good support system have played in shaping his career, and he credits his parents with instilling in him respect for others; his wife, Kim, who taught him to endure all challenges, no matter how great, with grace and dignity; and his former chief of staff – Col. Steve Hill – for giving him tough jobs to prepare him for success.
“(Hill) gave me tough jobs that I thought he could have done at the time, but as I look back, the toughest assignments he gave me in that civilian organization at the Corps headquarters prepared me for District command and enabled me to achieve the goal of commanding at the battalion, brigade and District levels,” he said. “I also remember he told me I would be a chief of staff for the Corps one day. He was preparing me for that. I didn't believe him, but that is my next job.”
And, as for additional advice he can share with Barta, Gibbs provided these words of wisdom:
- Be prepared to change leadership style when leading a District of professional civilians. Don't lead them in the same way as Soldiers;
- Engage with people and get around to see them across the District's entire area of operation. Don't sit behind a desk;
- Study hard initially and learn the policies, processes and programs. “You will never be the expert, but you must prepare yourself to make effective decisions as quickly as possible”;
- Always provide a commander's intent and an end state. The civilian workforce appreciates that; and, lastly,
- Lead with honor and humility. “It isn't about you. It is about the District's people and our vital mission.”
As for the future of the LA District, Gibbs said he hopes future leaders continue to change the culture to an organization that is more risk tolerant in streamlining processes and moving projects forward; deliver the Department of Veterans Affairs and Customs and Border Protection programs phenomenally – on time, within budget and to the highest quality; and to remain a "Best Place to Work" in order to retain and recruit talent to the high-cost living area of Southern California.
“I want the District to do what it always does and ‘knock those programs out of the park,’” he said.