Good Morning,
This Saturday morning, it was another day to sleep in, well, at least a little. Another day to rest, to recoup from a busy week. This Saturday, a day to enjoy a Christmas present from our daughters, in a breakfast with my wife at Cracker Barrel.
I don’t know why I grabbed my Bluetooth headset when we headed out. I did not plan on calling anyone that morning and certainly, most of the folks who call me are still generally sleeping at that time…the ones without dogs who remind them to wake up early, even when the alarms are turned off.
Karen and I had a delightful breakfast and as we were perusing the country store part of the restaurant, when I get a call from Kirk Weisler, my friend and mentor (www.kirkweisler.com). I was happily surprised as I had not spoken to him in about a year.
I was even more surprised when he told me that I called him several times earlier that morning, you know, I pocket-dialed him. Turns out, I did not turn off my headset (it has an on/off switch, which works really well, when….you remember to use it… ) I am not sure how my cell phone and headset sorted through my contacts and chose to call Kirk out of the nearly 1,000 names.
One of those mysteries of life. Or maybe it’s not a mystery at all.
Anyway, we caught up and shared where we were, what projects we were working on and it was an uplifting, albeit, unplanned conversation.
One of things I shared was that my life had become more hectic, more work at work, more organizational stuff, more family stuff, and my writing has suffered, in that I used to write 4 messages a week, now I am lucky to get out 4 in a month. I had planned for a second book to be ready by this time, and it is still in the basic draft of sorted emails.
Kirk reminded me that he enjoyed my emails and how they help him and others. That made a big difference. Following on the footsteps of another email recipient who told me the same thing, I realize that I need to continue.
The little things in our lives, those weird coincidences, having an idea to do something, and then seeing something totally random with the same thought. Turning on a radio and hearing a song whose words match your thoughts.
Serendipity, the finding something enjoyable when you were not looking for it, like words of support and affirmation from a loved mentor coming when you need them most.
An unplanned phone call and an injection of morale boosting confidence received from a man who knows how to make a difference. Thanks again Kirk!
Time get cracking again!
Enjoy!
Sanford Berenberg
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