Where the first one is better than the second one. It’s tough because what made the first one so good is etched in the minds of those who enjoyed it. You have to do something really special to make the sequel that much better. On the surface that appears really hard. What helps to achieve […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: When The Sequel Is Better …You’re not a trained fire brigade technician. You’re not able to deal with raging fire that is consuming the house. The fire is raging and there are people in that house. What are you going to do? Cry over the burning house? Neatly arrange yourself appropriately so that you’re prepared to answer questions on the […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: While The House BurnsYou were not with me. You were not walking or keen to follow or seek me . You wanted to do your own thing and use me to get there. You were busy and saying it was for me. You brought my name into it in a bid to justify all your efforts. But it […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Walk or the WorkWhat is it like to see someone restored? It’s one of the most moving things in life. One that was so promising fallen so hard, seemingly irredeemable. Yet somehow – surely by the mercy of the loving God – they return. In humility, in meekness. Contrite, repentant, not so much keen to make up for […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: RestoredIt is good occasionally to look at foundations. Why do we meet? We like to get together. That’s nice. But that’s not all. We like to encourage each other? That’s nice. But that’s not all. We like to be there for each other in various stages of life? That’s nice. But that’s not all. It’s […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Why Do We Meet?For a while something in their heads gave them the impression that they could do both. Maybe they didn’t see things clearly for what they were. So they gave it a go thinking that they could please both. This was a delusion. The nature of this experience and the demands that both placed made it […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: One or the OtherQuality service from others is such a blessing. It’s understandable why receiving such quality service would generate continued usage of the service. What’s even better, though is when the quality service from one, inspires another to likewise offer quality service in their own way. Thus what’s inspired is the cultivating of quality mutual service. (Photo […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Mutual ServiceOne of the highlights of a really good year was setting up a group. There is that sense where each team member recognises that we need each other. The environment created allows there to be openness to vulnerability and as a result we see how we can help. Even if we cannot be the solution […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Need Your HelpThere is a fine balance to be struck. There is the freedom of the individual and the needs of collective. This balance has to be struck so that the individual is valued in the context of the collective’s effort being achieved. For when the collective progresses and achieves that should have a positive effect on […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Know You RoleIt’s easy to get stuck in a rut of familiar routines that define your life. It’s easy to lose sight of what it is you’re living for. When you do regain a perspective on what it is you’re living for – that view can lead you to consider some things in a new light. In […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Room for Improvement or Change?
