The sun was up much before I was this morning (nothing new, of course). What I did notice as I walked out was the translucent leaves and the drops of water on them and the amazing color combinations as a new leaf sprung forth from the vine. The leaves simply let the light shine through.
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So much of my effort over the last few months has been on keeping the inspiration spark alive for everyone else around me. Almost everyone I have spoken to this week has framed the problems we individually see using the same phrases of exhaustion, ennui, distrust, and a lack of leadership. It is easy to feel at home with this view, and that’s exactly when I remember Eddie Jaku’s talk about happiness being a choice.
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In the midst of the exhaustion though, I’m grateful for a conversation I had with a colleague who reached out to me today, and I spoke to for the first time. He is deaf, and yet is an accomplished percussionist. His enthusiasm to share with me his idea was infectious. I will help him craft his inspiring story in a few weeks, and that is inspiration enough for me.
I crafted a note today that I am pleased with; the ideas flowed as soon as I let my brain wander; and the result was well received by the few people I shared it with.
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