Servant Leadership

 I've recently taken on a role in my community out of a sense of duty.  I've always been one that has sought to serve others.  This is very much different than when I served in the Navy.  While on active duty it was expected/demanded that each perform their duties as prescribed.  There was recourse when a link in that process failed.  

In this community role, there are voices of those with a financial stake that have a right to voice opinions and vote on the outcome of desired actions.  As with all things in life there will be triumphs and defeats on both the individual and the collective.  

It is my goal to let those know that think they have been defeated in an outcome to know they have been heard and to allow them time to be upset and process their feelings.  Hopefully I can be part of a team that lets the community know that our positions in these roles is that of support for the entire community since we are also subject to the process.

I have been praying for guidance and this morning I received an email, to which I subscribe, reminding me about servant leadership.  

Wake up call

 Recently I had a health scare and at first I brushed it off to an oddity.  Even though it only happens to 3 in 100,000 people (all about my age) I eventually took it seriously.  With my sedentary job and retirement form the workforce approaching I had to take control of my health.  It started with a very easy fitness regimen and I have been adding to it.  I finally had the foresight to know that I can't immediately bench 325 and do 100 pushups on day 1.  Will I get there?  Time will tell.  What I do know is that even the smallest of steps gets me closer to my goal.  A goal without a plan is just a wish.  Today I encourage you to make a goal, figure out a plan (whether it takes you 6 months or 2 years) and then hold yourself to your plan.  Happy
goal hunting!

New Year new challenges

 I suppose it could be said about every day.  A new day full of it's own challenges. Certainly we must have a plan for the future but we cannot get to the future without first getting through today.  Sometimes when life feels overburdened, it's all some can do to get through the next hour or even the next minute.  Personally, I have been in that position on more than one occasion. When I get in these doldrums I end up being embarrassed to think that I'm in that position. I have the innate ability to focus on things that are wrong, or that I don't like instead of focusing on the areas in my life that are rich and full of joy.  Today, I focus on the good.