Our Treasured Colleagues

I have been fortunate to work with and alongside a number of amazing people. They are creative, insightful, jovial, effective and energetic.  They have a passion for the work they do, the people they work with and the people they serve through their work.  They can be challenging- sometimes even annoying. (And, so can I.)  The process is often valued as much at the product.

It is easy to become so caught up in the pressures of deadlines, set-backs, delays, and happen stance. We often do not even have a moment to reflect on how wonderful this working and creative relationship is.

But, it improves our lives and theirs to take a minute to step out of the fray. Take a breath. Reflect on how grateful we are for these moments, memories in the making, and mentoring of each other. And, it may prove important to share that gratitude in some appropriate way with your colleagues and mentors- sooner, rather than later.

As the blessing goes, "Life is short. We have but little time to gladden the hearts of those who travel this way with us. Oh be swift to love. Make haste to be kind."   - Henri Amiel

Thank you to folks who have been so much a part of the hustle bustle, deadline busting, adventure taking, creative mind crunching and relationship building of my work life.