Thanks for commenting, John. Your comments just made me realize that I don't think we can be great until we fully see and own when we're tempted to not be great. Now that is not profound. The important part for me is to not belittle ourselves for our temptations. It's important to be humble and adjust bad habits, but we also need to own AND LOVE our humanity. Otherwise, if we can't have compassion toward ourselves, we don't do a very good job at being compassionate with others either. (I feel like I'm writing another post... sorry.)

Your mention of emotional intelligence is right on target. I've heard that term so often since the start of this new year. It may be a overarching theme emerging.

Thanks again, John. As you know, I always look forward to you weighing in. Glad you are feeling better! Mary