I recently learned that the Greek word for “offense” is also used for the bait in a hunting trap. The Greeks understood that holding onto offense lures us into a self-imposed snare. As offense festers, it can turn into anger and resentment, keeping us emotionally trapped. When we feel offended, we must recognize it as a trap—because forgiveness is our only path to true freedom.
Gratefully,
Spence (July 2025)
One day back in 2022, Spencer said in a staff meeting, “I want to think of a way to make billing a little nicer for our clients. Nobody likes to open a bill, especially for architectural services.” And thus, Spencerisms were born. That’s an internal name we initially gave these short notes Spencer writes to our clients each month, if they receive a bill. The name stuck, only because we couldn’t think of anything else that fit. We hope you’ll enjoy these bits of encouragement (or simple thoughts) Spencer shares each month.