Rocky Mountain Morning
A while back I talked about the reservoirs that I have – physical, emotional, and spiritual – and my challenge to keep those reservoirs filled. My spiritual reservoir has been filled repeatedly lately by the healing of those sick, by prayers and uplifting from friends, and by the miracle of new life in our family. My physical reservoir has been filled somewhat by long walks, time on the treadmill, and time in the gym, but not nearly enough to take me off my own form of “rationing” with the reservoir so low! And my emotional reservoir is overflowing right now as I take on new responsibilities and I spend more time at home and more time leading people! There is something so very fulfilling in company leadership that I will never be able to equal in a senior staff role – regardless of role. Trying to change a system or trying to push anything through a bureaucracy of any nature and of any magnitude creates frustration beyond belief in me. But, working to create a team culture to achieve team objectives with critical mission success on the line provides me that emotional excitement and desperate desire to succeed that I won’t ever find in a staff role.
On this beautiful Rocky Mountain morning, I’m at peace, in spite of the challenge and maybe because of that very operational challenge. As I gaze into the mountains, my reservoirs are filled or filling up…that’s something special and here’s what I’m looking at:
On this beautiful day, I also want to say a special thank you to two very special people. Fred and Marcia are celebrating their 54th wedding anniversary today, and their love radiates beyond belief whenever we have the privilege of seeing them together! I always talk about seeking and touching nirvana…Fred and Marcia are clear examples of nirvana in love! Happy Anniversary!