Since getting the role I have in 2011, I have moved offices several times. In all those moves a desk lamp has remained constant. In the recent move around to accommodate flooring the light stopped working. In some busy days I did not give it much thought, but one day this week when I wanted to do a lot of reading, I took a closer look. I wiggled cords and tightened the bulb, all the technical know how I have. In my attempts to repair the base broke. Disheartened I decided that the lamp that had been my constant companion would now need to be replaced, so I crawled under the desk to unplug it. In doing so I found that it had not been plugged in since the flooring was installed. I taped the base back together and committed my lamp back into service. I wonder how often I do this. I look to make a change because I can’t see the light in the moment only to find that I in fact have not plugged in. I have perhaps, not fully committed, I have not given the time and attention needed, I have not reached out to those that can help and guide, I have not taken time to fully recharge. I wonder too, how many times I have looked to others to do the work of checking if I have brought my best. I have heard it said that humans are just complicated houseplants, we need water and sunlight. Maybe there is a chance that we all could see the light at the end of our many tunnels or that pushes us to show up with our best, more often if we make sure we are plugged in to our community, our best version, our unique gifts and those around us. Its worth checking under the desk a little more often.
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