Making snap judgements can cause you to miss out on some valuable opportunities for real growth. I was reminded of this in a most humbling way today. I met a potential client for lunch and saw a woman with her feet on the table who seemed to be arguing with a man. I immediately thought to myself, "How tacky and rude." Initially, I tried to ignore the woman because I didn't want to be distracted from my meeting. But I felt compelled to occasionally glance her way.
After several glances and eventually an honest desire to know what was going on, I finally realized that she had no arms and wore hearing aids. We occasionally watched her throughout lunch. She was pure poetry in motion as she navigated through movements that we all take for granted. My new client and I found this experience deeply inspirational (and, actually, quite spiritual). I have a feeling that this woman will serve as a source of motivation for us for a long, long time. I know she will for me!
And to think ... I almost missed this experience because I made a snap judgment and initially wanted to ignore her.
In service,
Sherrin
To arrange for Sherrin to come and speak to your group, visit http://www.sherrin.com/.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
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