Even as we become self-reliant and take responsibility for planting the seeds that will grow into the trees of our own success, we face an equal responsibility of planting shade trees for the benefit of others. You are truly successful when you can extend a strong hand to someone who is reaching, searching, or just trying to hang on. There is divine purpose in bringing out the best in one another. Personal success, in my opinion, is only success if it results in success for those with whom our life is forever intertwined. Selfish people live narrow lives.
Real leaders expand their dreams, goals, plans and work beyond themselves.
Your rector and friend, Bill Tully 2000 by St. Bartholomew's Church in the City of New York. Return to the sermons page .