I'm very happy to be home tonight after waking up in Houston, travelling home, working this afternoon, going to Yoga, going to Piano, and doing some more stuff at home. I found so many ups and downs in the folks around me. Often I think about the day as swimming to the other side of the lake. Along the way, you can pick up a swimmer or two in trouble, but if too many start tugging on you at the same time, you're going under!
+ I made it to the airport on time
+ I got onto the plane, although Continental rolled the dice with an oversold flight
- I sat in a narrow seat beside a broad person who fidgeted laterally, and behind a person who fidgeted longitudinally
+ I had lunch with a close colleague
- My colleague told me what's been happening at work
+ Fabulous product announcements today
+ Had coffee with J
+ Went to Yoga
+ Positive feedback on Yoga article
+ Positive feedback on podcast (it's a hit!)
- Sad news from my family
+ Piano lesson
+ Introduced two people who are both close to me to each other
Looks like the pluses have it!
Over the next few days, I realize there are some situations on many fronts that may need special handling. As these events unfold, it will be important to stick to the fundamentals -- the rules of engagement, so to speak.
* expend energy at the point in time where you can positively influence the outcome
* express any emotions such that they may be understood as well as shared
* empower others to lead in solving problems by asking for their help
* breathe, and be
If the water is too rough for swimming, it's okay to take the boat across. You may be more productive in the rescue operation.
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