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Minnetrista Announces Transition to Dual Leadership Model — Muncie Journal By Brea Cunningham— MUNCIE, IN—Minnetrista Museum & Gardens, has announced the adoption of a dual leadership model, effective January 2026, designed to enhance strategic capacity and support the organization’s continued growth and community impact. Under this structure, Brian Statz will contin...

Just a gentle reminder for the day~

In Ancient Greece, Socrates had a great reputation for wisdom. One day, someone came to find the great philosopher and said to him:

"Do you know what I just heard about your friend?"

"A moment," replied Socrates. "Before you tell me, I would like to test it with the three sieves."

"The three sieves?"

"Yes," continued Socrates. "Before you speak about others, it's important to take the time to filter what you mean. I call it the test of the three sieves. The first sieve is TRUTH. Have you checked if what you're going to tell me is true?"

"No, I just heard it."

"Very well! So, you don't know if it's true. Let's move on to the second sieve, that of KINDNESS. Is what you want to tell me about my friend something good?"

"Oh, no! On the contrary."

"So," questioned Socrates, "you want to tell me something negative about him, and you're not even sure it's true? Perhaps you can still pass the test of the third sieve, that of UTILITY. Is it useful for me to know what you're going to tell me about this friend?"

"No, not really."

"Therefore," concluded Socrates, "what you were going to tell me is neither true, nor good, nor useful. Why, then, did you want to tell me this?"

"Gossip is a bad thing. Initially, it may seem enjoyable and fun, but ultimately, it fills our hearts with bitterness and poisons us." - Pope Francis.

Choose to Have a joyful heart today!!

Be careful what you say and think, for your words and emotions manifest those thoughts.

The seeds of thought are watered by the emotions of the heart. Every expressed word manifests those emotions and thoughts.

Guard your thoughts and emotions; above all, watch what you say.

- Kumu Ramsey Taum

Just had to capture the morning on the McCulloch Trail Head this morning! Wow

Had a fun time last night making Christmas goodies with my girls.

Photos taken by the best husband in the world… Steve Lindell