The Christ the Redeemer statue is one of the new seven wonders of the world and a cultural icon for Rio de Janeiro. The last summer Olympics cemented this image into the minds of millions.
What really struck me was this video of workers making repairs from lightening damage. The workers take a real walk of faith on several levels.
I absolutely loved to play basketball as a youngster (and still do!). My basketball hero was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. At 7'2" his sky hook was art in motion.
He was not only a brilliant player on the court, but he is also brilliantly insightful. A few years ago Abdul-Jabbar shares 20 Things Boys Can Do to Become Men.
The list is filled with wonderful nuggets for the young boy (or girl, for that matter) in your life.
Trees grow up through their branches, down through their roots and grow wider with each passing year. As growth occurs, trees eventually shed their protective bark to make way for growth. Humans are the same way.
