Several weeks ago, the company I work for brought in a motivational speaker. He was a gentleman who had traversed the Sahara Desert in his youth, a journey that shaped the direction of his life. While inspirational speakers can be hit or miss, this guy really resonated with me.
One of the things that made a big impression was his suggestion that everyone needs a compass word. When you’re in the desert it’s very easy to lose your way, after all there are very few landmarks to guide you. Without a navigational tool, not only would it be impossible to find your way, but it also quickly becomes a life or death situation.
In life we also need a word to help us navigate our way through tough times. Sahara guy shared with us that his word was “be different”, a reminder that he was committed to a life of back roads and blue highways. I’ve thought about it for several weeks now and have decided that my new mantra is “be present”. A reminder to really see and hear the people who I encounter – the realization that the journey is more important than the end goal – to celebrate the wins without being blind to the difficulties – to love my family, friends, and colleagues in a way that honours and serves their best interest – the awareness that I am only a small ripple in the universe, not less or more than any other living creature.
Tom is still thinking about what his word should be, going back and forth in several directions. Suffice to say, if our recent bet is any indication, it 's probably not “be sensitive”.
One of the things that made a big impression was his suggestion that everyone needs a compass word. When you’re in the desert it’s very easy to lose your way, after all there are very few landmarks to guide you. Without a navigational tool, not only would it be impossible to find your way, but it also quickly becomes a life or death situation.
In life we also need a word to help us navigate our way through tough times. Sahara guy shared with us that his word was “be different”, a reminder that he was committed to a life of back roads and blue highways. I’ve thought about it for several weeks now and have decided that my new mantra is “be present”. A reminder to really see and hear the people who I encounter – the realization that the journey is more important than the end goal – to celebrate the wins without being blind to the difficulties – to love my family, friends, and colleagues in a way that honours and serves their best interest – the awareness that I am only a small ripple in the universe, not less or more than any other living creature.
Tom is still thinking about what his word should be, going back and forth in several directions. Suffice to say, if our recent bet is any indication, it 's probably not “be sensitive”.
4 comments:
yeah! its much better,
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Be myself. ( whoever that is?)
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