This morning I woke up early and did the one thing I promised myself I would do when I relocated to South Florida, I went to the beach and watched the sun come up. There's something comforting about the beach for me and the waves crashing against the sand. The simplicity and the complexity of it made me think about how much we miss in our daily lives and in our communication with one another.
Have you ever noticed that there are times in your life when communicating with your spouse or your child is effortless and then other times when simply saying good morning ends up in a battle of wits and words? We always have a choice and yet sometimes it's tough not to feel powerless in the daily onslaught of our life's pressure.
Wayne Dyer said that the ocean keeps kissing the sand no matter how many times the sand sends it away. There's a simplicity in that statement that reminds me that in all things the ebbs and flows are normal and necessary. In business, in relationships, and in communication the ebbs and flows are a natural progression to greatness.
How we show up in our daily lives ultimately determines the quality of our lives. We can work through the ebbs and enjoy the flows or we can stop the flow because of the ebb. I know I have been guilty of both. What is it you are standing in the way of in your life? When you get home from work, do you greet the dog more lovingly than you do your spouse? Is the morning commute with your child sacred and are you present in that moment? How are you showing up in the world? Are you the ocean or the sand?
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