Velvet Elvis

When I was doing consulting work, occasionally a friend would ask:

"Isn't it frightening to work with such smart people?"

No, it wasn't. It's frightening to walk into a group of 2nd graders. Or, worse yet, teenagers. Working with a bunch of Ph.Ds was fun and fulfilling. If you do it right the truth comes from the group - and they credit you!

I've attending this class on Wednesdays at noon. We have a yummy lunch and sit in a great big square. About 40 people, young, old, male, female.

• All smart.
• All embracing mystery.
• All searching for truth.
• All respectful of other's thoughts and feelings.

Our leader is super smart but - much more than that - a sensitive listener.

He recognizes truth when it pops up from the group.

Our book is Velvet Elvis by Rob Bell.

I'm learning more from the questions than the answers.



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