Valuable Principles for Business, for Life

Culpeper Star Exponent

Business Monday

December 17, 2012

Jim Charapich

Forgiveness, Thankfulness, and Mutual Respect are a recipe for peace during this holiday season. The pace of life can consume us in ways that try to restrict us from the solid footing of these principles. In today’s world of social media, we are often set adrift in interpreting words and phrases with meaning in the context of our all important perspective… And yet there is always more to the story.

As I heard recently in characterizing relationship disagreements… there is Her view, His view, and then there is the truth. The holidays are a time to allow yourself the freedom to embrace these principles… if for no other reason than you simply choose to do so… There is no argument against such sincere choices.

This discussion seems out of place for a business discussion. Why, because business is supposed to be about strength, profits, and goals… However, what value do they have unless they are enriched with the principles that are at the core of our nature? The better question is Why Not…

We are in a walk through this moment in time. The people and places are gifts given exclusively to us as travelers in this time and place. What is the true value of our efforts? What is the lasting gold in these experiences… Memories, Relationships, Good Will… Peace…

There is always the little devil on the other shoulder reminding us of the reasons to hold on to the hurts, pains, and transgressions… Where do they lead…

 Business principles… strength to forgive, profits from good will, and goals to serve as examples for those watching… As business leaders our opportunity to lead our community to greater prosperity is built on a strong foundation of such everlasting principles. One kind deed may be all that it takes to release a lifetime of good will and friendship.

I write this in memory of our dear friend Pennie. She was a faithful Chamber volunteer, generous kind spirit, selfless, inspiring others to see a bit of sunshine in every day. Penny passed away from a rapid form of cancer a few weeks ago. RIP Pennie – we will always remember the principles that you lived so well.