“Alertness is the hidden discipline of familiarity.” – from “Everything is waiting for you” by David Whyte
Perhaps the idea of cultivating and expressing love in the workplace doesn’t sit well with you. It is a freighted word, full of complex associations. Many would suggest it has no place in any conversation about colleagues, teams, camaraderie and esprit de corps.
I can appreciate that. And I’d like to suggest that all of that love “baggage” prevents us from remembering what is most fundamental to its genuine expression.
For that, I offer this brief, gentle reminder from the film Lady Bird:
Sister Sarah Joan: You clearly love Sacramento.
Lady Bird: I do?
Sister Sarah Joan: You write about Sacramento so affectionately and with such care.
Lady Bird: I was just describing it.
Sister Sarah Joan: Well it comes across as love.
Lady Bird : Sure, I guess I pay attention.
Sister Sarah Joan: Don’t you think maybe they are the same thing? Love and attention?
DAVID BERRY is the author of “A More Daring Life: Finding Voice at the Crossroads of Change” and the founder of RULE13 Learning. He speaks and writes about the complexity of leading in a changing world. Connect with him on Twitter at @berrydavid.
Love is what makes us who we are, and allows us to be kind to our fellow man, be they coworkers, friends, family or greeting the man on the street……
Dude….so insightful! And what a good movie! Hope all is well, Dave! Need to hit the course!!!!
All the best,
Steve Murphy
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