Overcoming Inertia, The Value of Discipline and Having a Vision

     Our new assistant inn-keeper had surgery Wednesday morning.  I heard from his son that he's doing well.  He had a knee replaced.

      Carl, I wish you a speedy recovery!


My Gratitudes for Wednesday:

1.  I had a first session with a client today.  The time was intensely good.  I marvel how others sometimes are able to open up the first time. We hit the ground running.  I appreciated his honesty and his transparency.

Overcoming Inertia
      I made business calls.  Most people would think I'm
at ease, a natural, when it comes to communicating with others.  Not so.

      It's not that it is hard; it isn't. What's difficult is that it drains my energy.  As a young man. I was extroverted. Those who know me would think that I still am.  When I need to be, I can be.  Heck, I love public speaking.

      But constant contact with others depletes me, even as it energizes.  Pacing myself is critical.  My work could cause burn out, if I am not careful.  Working in a psych hospital for nine years groomed me, physically, and prepared me, emotionally, for the work I do.

2.  I'm thankful for discipline and perseverance.  They allows me to push forward, when I'd rather not, I place principles above my natural tendencies.

"Where there is no vision the people perish."

     I'm grateful I written out my vision.  It motivates me.  I'n revising it.  It includes my goals in the relational, spiritual, mental, professional and physical areas of my life.

      The sense of purpose and clarity it provides I appreciate.  It's easy seeing if I'm making good use of  time.  If I'm living my life in a way that is consistent with my vision, I am.

How About You?
  Where is an area you want to grow?  For me, it is staying on top of administrative work related to my business.  I look forward to hearing from you!