August 8th Coaching Tip: Hear Their Story.
During one of my coaching sessions recently, my colleague shared with me that he had been in the military and quickly moved on. I listened and then started asking more questions. That led to his upcoming vacation, as he’s heading to Italy and France for his 50th birthday. (That’s what I did for my 50th and 55th birthdays) We had so much in common, before we knew it, we turned a somewhat random Zoom on connecting in to a truly connection.
Recently, I purchased a home. Honestly, I just wanted to go to the closing, sign the paperwork, get the keys, and get moving on to my day. But when I walked into the closing, the owner stood up and said, “this was my mom’s home”. He had watery eyes; he was acting as the rep for the family and his mother. He went on to tell me that it’s a great neighborhood for biking, because he grew up there. At the end of the street is a great hill for sledding. His parents built the home and are the only family to live in it. I told him that we would take great care of it, with alot of love. Take time to hear their story; it matters and you just never know what you will learn or have in common.
August 9th Coaching Tip: Be Ultra Aware.
Once again in America, a known man with mental health issues was just arrested for killing four people in a Montana bar. Of course he had access to guns, and then killed people with them. Even though that happened in Montana, it hits close to home. Recently as our lake condo, the police officers and fire/EMT’s showed up in the building next to ours. They were called to investigate a domestic situation that involved a man that is clearly mentally ill…and yet he is a “care taker for a woman.” Anyway, this mentally ill man walks outside, talks to himself, and wears interesting and very warm clothing when it’s very hot outside. He’s now been asked to vacate the rental property that he is staying in, due to multiple police reports. Today, we intentionally discussed how to avoid him, not walk by his front door nor his vehicles. Don’t engage at all. We also shared this message of intentionality and “keeping your head on a pivot” and being more socially aware. Be ultra aware.
August 10th Coaching Tip: Witness the Sturgeon Moon.
For the last two evenings here in August, we have intentionally taken sunset cruises to witness the full Sturgeon Moon rise above the horizon and east tree line. Word has it that this full moon in August was named by the Indians, as the Sturgeon fish were aplenty this time of the year. The Sturgeon Moon is a bit bigger and brighter, starting out as orange-ish and then rising to a more crystal color. We took time both evenings to enjoy this daily yet miraculous event, ooo-ing and ahhh-ing over its beauty. As the moon raised up, it’s light bounced off the lake and was beautiful. Photos don’t do it justice; but we took time to witness it not once but twice. Take time to embrace and witness all that God has to offer. Witness the Sturgeon Moon.