
We cannot change the wind
Demonstrate strength of character
epubli (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 1. June 2026
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Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-3-565-46907-9 (ISBN)
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A Win-Win Situation: The Quality of Good Will. Do you know the feeling? You've finally reached the front of the line at the municipal office-you're next. No sooner have you taken your seat than the clerk's phone rings. The official picks up the receiver and talks to the person on the line for what feels like an eternity, even though you are sitting right across from her. Now you have three options. You could feel slighted; you could draw attention to yourself by pointing to the clock on the wall; or-is this, perhaps, the perfect moment to practice benevolence toward a fellow worker? But why should you extend such courtesy to this person when her phone conversation seems more important to her than you are? She chooses to converse with a machine, even though you are physically present. Yet, you remain friendly. You cast a pleasant glance at the lady from the office. Finally, she turns her attention to you and rewards your patience with a winning smile. She apologizes for having kept you waiting so long. A win-win situation has emerged. Your request is now processed swiftly and with good will. Your energy of good will is rewarded. You remained calm and were thus able to handle the situation with ease. I doubt I would have reacted with such understanding in that situation myself. My impatience and temperament would have cost me a great deal of strength and energy. Demonstrating good will requires decisive personal action. Those who were born with an innate capacity for good will can serve as role models of character strength for many people. Such strong-spirited individuals are likely surrounded by benevolent forces-much like Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who penned the following lines: "Surrounded quietly and faithfully by good powers, we await with confidence whatever may come." From Galatians 6:9, I have something to learn. Not giving up is easier said than done. To go through life carefree and unburdened is not a privilege granted to everyone.
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Language
English
Dimensions
Height: 19 cm
Width: 12.5 cm
Weight
394 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-565-46907-9 (9783565469079)
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
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The steam really fogged our little kitchen.
Because the bath water was too hot at first, my grandma added cold water from the tap
The faucet and the pouring were the only water point in the house. More water drinkers and taps could be found in the stable and in the yard
When bathing, the temperature was often regulated by pouring hot or cold water
At the end of the bathing process, washing your hair was always a special procedure
The shampoo came out of a small plastic pillow. One tip of the pillow was cut off with scissors and then when the foam was pressed, it spilled not only onto my hair, but mostly onto my face.
Most of all, I was always afraid for my eyes. Every time I shouted: give me a wash
Often we were allowed to eat a piece of warm, freshly baked cake before going to bed.
Ich bin davon überzeugt, dass jeder Mensch seine Kraft dort einsetzen kann, wo er sich zuhause fühlt und die Geborgenheit spürt, die ihn hilfsbereit und glücklich macht. Dann kann er etwas schaffen. Die Bauersfrau hat mit der schnelllebigen Welt genauso zu kämpfen wie der hochgebildete Ingenieur. Früher musste sie ihre 20 Kühe mit der Hand melken. Heute werden die 1000 Kühe automatisch gemolken. Die moderne Bauersfrau muss genau so mit der Zeit gehen wie ein cleverer Unternehmer. Früher reiste Goethe mit einer Kutsche von München bis zum Gardasee in 6 Tagen bis nach Malcesine. Heute bewältigt man dieselbe Strecke mit dem Auto in 3 Stunden und 44 Minuten. Die erste Eisenbahn "Adler" fuhr 65 km in der Stunde. Die Zuschauer sprachen von einem Teufelszeug. Heute fährt der ICE auf ausgebauten
Zuerst beginnt dein Werk durch einen Gedanken, danach wird sich dein Gedanke zu einer Idee verfestigen und dann kommen die mutigen Schritte des Tuns.
Damit das noch nie dagewesene ein großer Wurf wird, ist deine Vorstellungskraft entscheidend.
Stell dir vor, dass viele Leute von deinem Vorhaben begeistert sind und dir sogar applaudieren. Applaus muss es aber nicht unbedingt gleich zu Beginn deiner neuen Schöpfung geben.
Rechne damit, dass deine Idee ignoriert oder sogar belächelt wird.
Es wird jedoch die Zeit kommen, da du triumphieren wirst.
In unserer modernen Welt werden wir nicht nur komponieren können.
Beides "komponieren" und "konsumieren" werden wir ausüben.