(January 2012 CEO Letter) By Joshua Scott Onysko
This year, I have learned a lot…
I have found that our greatest gift is that we are human - that what we chose to do with our physical body often informs who we are inside. We all have the ability to make better choices in every minute of every day. We have a heart to love with and do not have to succumb to hate. We have the ability to see the good in all beings, often finding that the sinner is also the saint.
I’ve learned that when we believe in each other, anything is possible. The inherent nature of human beings is to thrive in a world of chaos. The things we value most in life - truth, love, and freedom - cannot be won; they will be here for us when we choose to let our guard down.
I’ve learned that life is bound to challenge us and that in every moment we will find both good and bad. We must accept what life presents, try and see the good, and give more than we take.
I’ve learned that failure is only experienced in not trying. When you chose to follow your dreams, everything can be seen as an experience and one experience gives birth to the next.
I’ve learned to create as many miracles as I ask for…and they have come from somewhere. Intention often predicts the outcome, so plan accordingly. Identify the things in life that do not serve you and let them go. Often, the thing that serves us is completely unexpected, like a sheep dressed in a wolf’s suit.
I’ve learned that there is freedom in allowing things to happen. The more energy you use trying to control what is, the less energy you will have to create what isn’t.
Most importantly, I’ve learned that the heart is unique in that you can follow, lead with, and speak from it, all at the same time. If we lead into 2012 with our hearts, together we will create the world in which we all wish to live.
Much love, Joshua Scott Onysko