I was very surprised and pleased to learn was receiving a raise. Fairly certain it would not just be me. I decided that I would enjoy it silently. Then several people asked me if I was happy about the raise. Two of them were certain everyone had gotten it. Unfortunately, I didn't follow mine first instincts, and I mentioned to someone who didn't get the raise. Sad, and certainly damping to the spirit of one who works hard and feels unappreciated.

It can be difficult to navigate the corporate roadways. It seems so many of us are straddling that fine line of do more, faster, faster and doing the right thing for the clients. Many having falling prey to the focus of hitting the statistical goals rather than  in doing the right thing or providing the world class service proclaimed in mission statements but not supported by management in actions. And, this means I am feeling bad that only a couple of two, who work hard, would be left out rather than at being given a small merit increase.

Management being human sometimes just misses the boat like the rest of us. I am thinking of a friend recounting a gift for hard work and great sales being given only to the permanent employees, and not seasonal workers. I can't help, but wonder, especially since the season is in full swing, how wise it was. Everyone needs to feel important. Unfortunately for everyone, it appears our two have already gone retribution. . . sad to feel unappreciated. They are probably right about co-workers wrongdoings, but a shame as everyone suffered the way it was done.

pensive, absorbed, saddened, yet
incredibly lucky as i reflect on my life
grateful for my soft, luxurious bed

On an email received today:

"The world cannot ruffle the dignity of a soul that dwells in its own tranquility."  John O'Donohue

Gratitude is an art of painting an adversity into a lovely picture.  - Kak Sri

tired, plum tired, and tuckered out
serpentine paths of work to work in work
clashing technologies new emerging

May We Give Thanks - Every Day

I am grateful to be safe and warm on this early Thanksgiving morning. Maybe I am missing on some spectacular sales, or meeting some interesting shoppers queued up and ready to spend.

I am grateful to have missed the 4 to 5 hour commutes my co-workers and other people were stuck. I was saved by the kindness of my boss. As she sat watching the news, she decided she better call and tell me she didn't want me to try to drive home. So I have had the luxury of hotel living for several days. And, as, she and I, also, guessed there was need of extra help to compensate for those who were iced in at home.

It is nice to wake up to breakfast downstairs ready to go right off the hotel buffet table.Well, back to work.

I am, also, grateful I didn't have to stop work and run to the shelter like some other out of state co-workers as they are under Tornado warning.  All safe for the moment. Simple, deep blessings.

paid my dollars for exotic rain forest drink
enjoyed while watching the reeds in the winter wind
wondered how long someone worked for my seconds of pleasure

"Let us say what we feel, and feel what we say; let speech harmonize with life." – Lucius A. Seneca