We all need
I found this quote the other day that has been on my mind as of late.
"Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. What ever you call it, who ever you are, you need one"
This is so true. I am grateful for the ones I have. I wonder about those who don't. How do they make it? What do they do to cope with the buffing of life? I don't know that I would be able to do it with out someone to go to.
This week I had a meeting in Houston. It was a long day trip. It was nice to meet with fellow co-workers from other offices. It was especially nice to see those associates from Tampa that I talk to, Instant Message, and consult with via the marvels of technology. As I did so, I noticed something a little different. Hand shakes were longer, hugs were tighter, and individuals lingered a little longer hoping that the conversation would continue. With so many of our co-workers working from home, there seemed to be a longing for good old fashion human contact.
As we parted and moved to find our departing aircraft, I was surprised to see one of these individuals join us on our way home. He had made arrangements to work from the office for the next week or so. When asked why, he commented that he just needed to be around people. You see recently, he lost someone who was very close to him. He has struggled being home alone. He has struggled having lost his clan, network, tribe, family or what ever he called it. He was reaching out for a new one.
It has been nice to work with him the past few days.
Last night, the Queen and I left the boys to fend for themselves as we went out with friends in the neighborhood. We met at one of our homes, had dinner, visited, played games, laughed, and enjoyed that good old fashion contact. It has strengthened my witness that we do need one. It has inspired me to know that we need more. We need much, much more, especially in today's world.
So, where ever you are, who ever you are with, what ever you call it. Get one, build one, strengthen one. Don't be found with out one.
"Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. What ever you call it, who ever you are, you need one"
This is so true. I am grateful for the ones I have. I wonder about those who don't. How do they make it? What do they do to cope with the buffing of life? I don't know that I would be able to do it with out someone to go to.
This week I had a meeting in Houston. It was a long day trip. It was nice to meet with fellow co-workers from other offices. It was especially nice to see those associates from Tampa that I talk to, Instant Message, and consult with via the marvels of technology. As I did so, I noticed something a little different. Hand shakes were longer, hugs were tighter, and individuals lingered a little longer hoping that the conversation would continue. With so many of our co-workers working from home, there seemed to be a longing for good old fashion human contact.
As we parted and moved to find our departing aircraft, I was surprised to see one of these individuals join us on our way home. He had made arrangements to work from the office for the next week or so. When asked why, he commented that he just needed to be around people. You see recently, he lost someone who was very close to him. He has struggled being home alone. He has struggled having lost his clan, network, tribe, family or what ever he called it. He was reaching out for a new one.
It has been nice to work with him the past few days.
Last night, the Queen and I left the boys to fend for themselves as we went out with friends in the neighborhood. We met at one of our homes, had dinner, visited, played games, laughed, and enjoyed that good old fashion contact. It has strengthened my witness that we do need one. It has inspired me to know that we need more. We need much, much more, especially in today's world.
So, where ever you are, who ever you are with, what ever you call it. Get one, build one, strengthen one. Don't be found with out one.
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