Random Thoughts . . .

    I recently spoke with someone who is planning to share her spiritual journey through a blog and seemed completely unaware of the possibility that some people reading her blog may have a negative reaction to her content.  I've always considered myself a practical optimist, but have I unknowingly slipped into the realm of the cynic?

    I don't like the idea that someone was super motivated about something until they talked to me.  I'm not saying I necessarily have that power of that woman, but I definitely know what it feels like to have my rose-colored glasses yanked off my face without warning.  So if I did that, I apologize to her and the world for not being able to communicate more compassionately.

    I think it hit me harder too because I have also been in the process of terminating a person's employment.  While it was the right thing to do, and I believe we did it as compassionately as possible, it still sucks.  It's hard to not wonder if there was anything I could have done differently to either bridge the gap to make things work or recognize the signs earlier and break it off before frustration bubbled up and feelings got bitter.  I'm confident that person is qualified and could have been competent in the role we hired the person for; however, I guess it was not meant to be.

    This is also happening at the same time when a key member of my team and dear friend was rushed to the hospital - thankfully he's ok but I could use a little less drama in my life.  I'm still trying to come up with what to put on my father's gravestone.

    As much as I embrace the journey and believe that life is about all the twists and turns and bumps and humps, I'm very much looking forward to a time of tranquility.