Stafford Shepherd’s Post

Principal Ethics Solicitor Queensland Law Society | Adjunct Professor School of Law and Justice University of Southern Queensland | Legal Ethics I Educator | Professional Conduct

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Hello and welcome to law free Sunday. There is a story that whilst Hercules was out walking he came to a fork in the path. At this fork stood on each side a beautiful goddess. Each beckoned to him. One offers a life of ease, complete freedom, an absence of want or struggle. The other makes no such promises. In fact, she warns there will be struggle, sacrifice, and hard work. This goddess says that this is the path to greatness. This encapsulates our own dilemma our own crossroads. For us the choice is the easy way or the hard way, the well-trod path and the path less traveled. We face this choice right now and at every moment that follows. Will we choose the easy life? Or the virtuous life? Will we choose principles or pleasure? Distraction or focus? Temptation or discipline? For me I try to live my life with regard to four virtues: Courage, Self-discipline , Justice and Wisdom. C. S. Lewis referred to these virtues as the cardinals,not because they come down from the institutional church, but because they originate from the Latin cardo, or hinge. The virtues act as the hinge for our decisions and the choices we make. Which path do we choose? Have a wonderful Sunday and a enjoyable week. #lawfreesunday #choice #want #struggle #crossroads #virtue #decisions

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David Muir AM

Chair at Clem Jones Trust and Real Republic Australia

4mo

‘The road less traveled’ by Robert Frost is a very evocative poem.

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Zinta Harris

Specialist Estates Lawyer - Collaborative Lawyer - Mediator - Author - Trainer - WLAQ Trailblazer of the Year 2019 - QLS Agnes McWhinney Award winner 2021 - Accredited Specialist of the Year

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I love your Sunday posts! This one resonates with my personal faith. The hinge analogy is a good one!

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Jessica Christmas

Director | Eagle Street Legal Recruitment

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Stafford, I always love your Sunday posts, but this one is your best yet. I heard a quote last week - "a shortcut is the longest way" and it certainly rings true.

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George Beaton

Serving professional services firms with expertise, evidence and experience | Adviser | Researcher | Author

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I love the idea of the four cardinals as life hinges.

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Tim O'Dwyer

Notary Public and Consultant Solicitor to Enlight Lawyers and Mitchells Solicitors

4mo

You will really enjoy retirement, Stafford, where every day is a Sunday. Or a Choose-day.

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Dee Chatfield

Senior Conveyancer

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Thoughtful words

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