Nature of Heart

Slow Process

The following metaphor uses the same illustration and observation as "Persistent Life Force." However, this is slanted more to the individual instead of the organization.

Some processes take a long time to yield results.

A tree is growing on what appears to be solid rock. Its roots, unable to find deep soil, have filled small crevices, then coiled out and around the rock, almost seeming to be one with it. When this tree is gone, its legacy will be fertile soil for new growth to challenge the rock's sovereignty again.

Points to Ponder . . .

• What in your life has taken a long time to yield results? How would you describe the process that brought this about?
• What does the term "deep soil" mean to you in terms of your own life? What, if anything, seems to block your search for deep soil?
• Where in your life would you like to create places for new growth?
• What would it take to do this?

 Illustration by Cindy Mueller; © by Wanda McGee, all rights reserved.

Posted by Wanda McGee - 03/26/10, 02:15 PM

Public Recognition

If you want your message to last, don't write it on thin ice.

 There is a smell of spring in the air. Ice on the canal is melting, probably for the last time this winter. Someone has etched a pattern in the soft, slushy top layer of ice. A heart shape, with names inside and an arrow running through it, gives, for a fleeting moment, public expression to private regard.

Points to Ponder . . .

Organizational

• What is the most important public recognition you have ever received from your organization? Have its effects endured?
• In your opinion, what purpose do employee-recognition activities serve in an organization?
• What are your ideas for recognizing employees in a way that is meaningful and long lasting for both the employees and the organization?
   

Personal

• What is the most important recognition you have ever received? Have its effects endured? If so, how?
  
• How would you like to be recognized for your contributions to life?
• What are your ideas for recognizing the people closest to you in a way that is meaningful for both of you?
  

 Illustration by Cindy Mueller; © by Wanda McGee, all rights reserved.

Posted by Wanda McGee - 03/25/10, 07:10 AM

Persisent Life Force

 A persistent life force can change even the most rock-solid object.

A tree is growing on what appears to be solid rock. Its roots, unable to find deep soil, have filled small crevices, then coiled out and around the rock, almost seeming to be one with it. When this tree is gone, its legacy will be fertile soil for new growth to challenge the rock's sovereignty again.

Points to Ponder . . .

• When you think of the "persistent life force" of your organization, what image comes to mind?
• What, if anything, seems to block the your organization's search for "deep soil"?
• How could you contribute to making "fertile soil for new growth" in your organization? 

Illustration by Cindy Mueller; © by Wanda McGee, all rights reserved.

Posted by Wanda McGee - 03/18/10, 09:07 PM