My Elul - Participate and Witness

Today is no ordinary Monday - so much was accomplished.  From getting my kids to school, to meeting after meeting, to a doctor's appointment, and then to another meeting.  Every moment of this day made an impact on me.  Through #myelul lens, I was able to see the spark, the connection, the human spirit, the partnership and the dedication of so many people who want to simply do their job well. 

As a participant, my colleagues and I made decisions, found the creative answer, respected each other and had a few laughs.  Oh, and two of us disagreed but we agreed to disagree, so it ended well.  The work that we did today will impact other tomorrow, the next day, next week or maybe a month from now.  Whenever it hits, I am confident that the impact will be felt. 

As a witness, I saw passion in actions, sparkle in eyes, and confidence in voices. It all was so moving to me. I saw people who want to be better, do better, and strive to encourage others to share think bigger. 

#MyElul reflections today made me realize how beautiful it is to be surrounded by those who are likeminded, compassionate, smart, creative, forward-thinking and know how to get things done.  And that is what happened today - we got a lot done and I'm going to sleep feeling very accomplished.