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Currently, I'm exploring different leadership quotes on this blog post, and pulling out some application for all of us. This is part of my personal journey to keep growing, learning and being stretched! Join me each Tuesday at 2:00pm (PST). It will take you just a few minutes to read through the 2 sections of this post, but don't miss the final section where I share some of the things I'm reading, listening to and enjoying this week.
Russ
LEADERSHIP QUOTE:
"Not all those who wander are lost." J.R.R. Tolkien
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A LITTLE BIT DEEPER:
After last weeks quote from Shel Silverstein, I starting thinking about what some of my other favorite authors have said, and this one line, pulled from a longer quote from Tolkien is a great thought.
We tend to value production over experience. When we think of the word "wander" we assume it's because someone doesn't have anyplace to go, or I might use it as an excuse for being lost.
We don't value the idea of "wandering around" because this appears to meaningless.
The reality is that sometimes in our wandering, that's when we find something of value or importance. We find something that we would have missed had we been on an uninterrupted journey.
When was the last time you just "wandered" around? This can mean taking your time from point A to point B, or it can be wandering around without a destination? Can you remember?
DEEPER STILL:
I sometimes use the word EXPLORE to explain my wandering. If I have a little extra time,I like to look around and find something new. Gina will often say, "Hey, we have some time, let's go explore some neighborhoods" and that just means to "wander around" and see what we can see.
I want to challenge you to find some time this week to do some intentional "wandering".
Tolkiens quote begins with, "All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost."
Create some margin in your life to explore a little bit and you'll find yourself refreshed, energized and a little more curious.
And stop being critical of people who actually know how to wander. They are experiencing life as they choose to experience it.
This week, WANDER. It might be 30 minutes walking down a new road, walk every aisle at Costco, or go see what the world looks like from the top of the hill. Explore a little.
Things I'm Reading, Listening To and Watching This Week:
I just started this book, Barking to the Choir from Gregory Boyle. He also wrote Tatoos on the Heart which was wonderful!
Ray Charles Essentials on Apple is a great playlist from a musical master!
Listening to the Harbor Ministries Podcast, SPACE this week was timely and helpful. Check out Honestly.
OK, here's something I'm not an expert on, but Gina found these FOOD FANS that worked great at an outdoor baby shower last week. Now I'm a fan!
We had a great time at the Orange County Barnabas Summit last night. Check out all that is BARNABAS.