About elevators...

Hello Friends,

I had to smile when I stepped into the elevator recently on the way up to my office. Several others got in at the same time but one young man was closest to the buttons. Everyone selected their specific floor but when the elevator door didn’t close quickly he kept hitting the button until it did. The reason I smiled was I had already discovered this elevator had its own speed. It closed when it was ready and no amount of hitting the button makes it close faster.

It reminded me of a story I had heard of a young executive running to catch the elevator to the top floor. To his dismay he discovered it was out of order. The elevator attendant noticing his reaction was quick to say ‘there’s plenty of room at the top if you are willing to take the stairs’. That story always reminded me of how our minds must constantly be attuned to reaching our goals. While at times we have to deviate, it’s important to stay focused on the destination. How we arrive becomes the challenge. Taking the elevator may be easiest way but how great to know you can always climb the stairs. Until next time…

Blondie