OK, so it may be that winter is inching ever closer. Here in Alberta, winter usually makes an early entrance. So it was particularly enjoyable to be invited to go sailing today. My friend, Phil, offered us a chance to join him about his sailboat for the day. The invitation came Friday night at Phil's house as he played host to folk-singer/songwriter Gregory Hoskins.
While listening to CBC Radio a few months ago, Phil responded to the CBC's request for people interested in hosting a series of living room concerts over an eight-month period. Well the first concert was held Friday night and Gregory Hoskins was outstanding. The intimate crowd of fifteen were treated to an evening of incredible music and entertainment. (I now look forward to the next concerts.)
Anyway, today the sun shone brightly. The breeze was light but enough to fill the sails and the relaxation and bright, warm sunshine were welcomed.
There were plenty of opportunities for honest discussion, profound thought and thankfulness that an opportunity for sailing was not squandered by a busy schedule.
This got me to thinking that simple things like good friends, good times and good fortune should never go unnoticed. We are, in Canada, one week away from our Thanksgiving Holiday. If we can take the time to reflect on what we have, what we've accomplished and the quality of people we surround ourselves with, we should have clear sailing for life.
However all is not easy in sailing. Depending on the wind to get you where you need to be can, at times, be frustrating. Also, the wind can easily blow you off-course. The secret to sailing is that there will always be a small series of corrections to get you where you're going. Trust the wind, the sails and the skipper and you will sail clearly.
Oh, and by the way, YOU are the skipper in your own life.
Kevin Burns
Attitude Adjuster, Performance Strategist,
Author, "Trust The Process" Guy
Toll-free 1-877-BURNS-11
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