Throwing Stones

In trying to maintain balance in my life, I give of my time to a local non-profit organization that provides housing for senior citizens.  My reward is that I gain experience that helps me in my fiduciary role.  In turn, my fiduciary expertise adds to our management conversation.
Recently, a local health professional (in the spirit of advocacy) has taken up the cause for some of our clients that have some complaints about the way our organization is run. As a member of the board it is easy to take offense at an outsider confronting us with accusations and some board members have struggled with this situation.
I am pleased to report that others have responded differently and a new determination to make improvements has emerged. Let us be reminded that a knife is sharpened by contact with a stone.  Toss a few rocks in our direction and watch us work, as would skilled surgeons, to bring healing to our community.