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It snowed. It snowed a lot. It is still snowing. In the next few hours the daunting task of digging out begins in our neighborhood, and neighborhoods all around us. These events cause a strange sense of teamwork that doesn’t always exist as we rally together and help each other. I have said before that sometimes snow is just what we need.
Let the teamwork begin! Now we just need a better way to keep this teamwork going when the snow isn’t falling outside.
Where did January go? If nothing else, the collective challenge helped the weeks go by. It was strange this morning to wake up and have the freedom to check the news online, but I refrained.
The News. What is happening in the world? I don’t know, but I do know what is happening in my world. I feel a little more connected to people around me, especially my wife and kids. I feel less negative about the world, the people in it, and the state of the economy (I had to buy a new washing machine so I am totally doing my part). We actually had our neighbors over for dinner this month (it took 3.5 years to make it happen) but we did it. I read a few more books this month.
Being Generous. For the past month I have been trying to find ways to do this one. There were a few opportunities but I hesitated and the moment passed. I tried to be more generous to those around me this month but that doesn’t count for the challenge so I had to create a plan. I did. Tomorrow is the day, and I am going to try it out. Wish me luck. (Yes, I will be two days late, but it still counts right?)
Dreaming Big. As for the dreaming big part, I went out on a limb this month. There is this national conference I attend each year with some colleagues, and in January they sent out an email asking for speakers and ideas for the conference. A big dream of mine has been to be a speaker at this conference and I took the leap and submitted my idea and topic.
Putting the idea out there was pretty scary but the response has been great. My colleagues and others voted, made some great comments on my idea. Time will tell if it becomes a reality at this year’s conference, but the process and taking the risk was helpful.
Hmmm. I wonder what February will bring?
Carl Weber Consulting 