Serve When Called

The majority of my day yesterday was spent doing web design and modifications. My web developer did an excellent job but there were some tweaks I wanted and a few things I needed complete and I’m under some time constraints. As a result, I made the needed changes myself, or least I’ve attempted to do so.

I’ve been lethargic most of the day. D.C. called with a couple of assignments that required my immediate attention so I didn’t sleep until about 6a.m. It’s frustrating to need something done and have to rely on someone else and they not produce. I’ve been in the same situation more than once, so when I was presented the opportunity, although exhausted, I delivered. I was happy to serve.

Part of being here, on the planet, is to make things better for others. My existence is not solely about my needs and desires but rather what can I do to make things better, to offer counsel and better, more proficient means of enhancement. That’s great in theory, but sometimes what’s required is simply saying “yes.” To roll up my sleeves and put in work. Opportunities don’t always appear at the most opportune times. Better when called upon, I will serve.

Today, Saturday, May 2, 2020, I am grateful that:

I had a chance to write two bios for D.C. last night. One was for an Olympic medalist which was a first. To have the chance to converse with individuals who’ve performed at the highest levels of their profession is something worthwhile and perhaps awe-inspiring. One day in the not too distant future, hopefully, someone will write something similar about an encounter they had with me.

Simon and I had a chance to have a pretty lengthy and quite informative phone call today. We’ve casually conversed over the year or so I’ve been here in Cebu but we really hadn’t spoken in depth. It was great to strengthen that relationship.

I’m able to realize the value of my routine. Having the chance to serve a friend/client is great but changing my sleep schedule made me aware of the value of my time. It’s something I’ve taken for granted but that interruption last night was more pronounced and I’m reminded of the times when sleeps eluding me for several days on end. Having a sense of normalcy once more and having it disrupted reinforced my need to protect that which I truly value.

When called upon, do you serve others around you?

Do you serve them begrudgingly or with a negative and demanding demeanor?

Have you invested any time today into deepening and strengthening any peripheral relationships?

Are you considered elite? The upper echelon of your profession?

If not, what skills, disciplines, character traits do you require?

What will you give in order to attain that status or repute?

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!