This picture reminds me of the work it takes to build something in our lives. Stones THOUGHTFULLY-PICKED, THOUGHTFULLY-PLACED, one upon another IN-AN-ORDER, finding their unique balance to stand tall. If you have ever made a cairn, you know just how THOUGHTFULLY each stone is picked and placed to insure that unique balance.
I’m rebuilding (seeking my balance) THOUGHTFULLY- resurrecting something that I had allowed to crumble to a degree in my life. Fitness. In order to do that, I’ve re-introduced gym work into my mix. Saturday I went to the gym to work-OUT. Not work. I was hard at work, soaked and leaning against something recovering from the effort and a client of mine walked by. “Oh? You work out hard”. I just chuckled. I don’t usually go to the gym on Sat. She waved and headed up stairs and yet her eyes really didn’t leave what I was doing. A few minutes later on another piece of equipment a client I had worked with in her “start up” phase was strolling by. She stopped and smiled. I caught her FOLLOWING THROUGH and she was happy to be caught at the gym, following through on her commitments. She beamed as I reminded her of her goals and my pride at seeing her.
Both these women watched me progress through my work. Both of these women were thoughtfully there. It was no accident! Me too, I was there on purpose.
Me, laying down one more stone of work, on top of the last stone.
Me, following through on many words I’ve said out loud to others.
Me, following my own professional advice.
Me, kinda in the fish bowl.
Me, up and attem again today, plotting and planning that next stone, THOUGHTFULLY-PICKED, THOUGHTFULLY-PLACED.
