When Elephants Fight, It’s the Grass That Suffers

When Elephants Fight, It’s the Grass That Suffers

There’s a Kenyan proverb that says, “When elephants fight, it’s the grass that suffers.” It’s a vivid reminder that when those in power clash, it’s the people on the ground who bear the consequences. Once again, as the U.S. government faces another shutdown which...
When Elephants Fight, It’s the Grass That Suffers

From Success to Significance: The Clint Eastwood Way

By Ramoth Watson On July 24, 2025, I wrote an op-ed titled From Success to Significance: Why Accomplished People Are Letting Go of Luxury. I cited Arnold Schwarzenegger, Howard Schultz, and MacKenzie Scott, individuals who’ve shifted from achievement to impact. Today,...
When Elephants Fight, It’s the Grass That Suffers

Why do So Many Marriages Fail, and What We Can Learn

I am not a relationship expert, but I do bring the perspective of experience. My wife and I have been married for over thirty years. When we bought our first home, there were eighteen couples in our neighborhood. Today, we are the only couple still together. That...
When Elephants Fight, It’s the Grass That Suffers

The Chaos of Freedom: Discipline in Decline

Much of the turmoil we see in Western society today can be traced back to a simple truth: we have abandoned discipline. For many baby boomers, the question comes often, “When did our society get so out of control?” From toddlers walking out of a store with candy bars,...