Swing and a miss Swing and a miss.The hatchet sliced through the air, leaving the piece of wood entirely unharmed.This happened after I struggled in demonstrating the kindling splitter.Struggled to use a knife to demonstrate batoning wood for kindling.Sprayed myself in the face with a hose.And had to have my 7 year old greet campers …
We Can’t Control the Actions of Others If you build it- they still may not walk on it.We can’t control the actions of others. Which means, our motivation to do something can’t come from an external outcome, from expectations of another person’s reaction, actions or words. When it does, & reality fails to meet expectation- …
Elevate Eachother To sabotage or not to sabotage- that was the question the campers had to answer this morning before the start of their final fire competition.Each team was ranked going into the competition based on their preparation the day before- if they had taken the time to chop the wood, make kindling and stack …
Be a Kindness Champion In a world of keyboard warriors, be a keyboard champion. I wrote the other week about how a video I had posted got the attention of around 37 million people.I was on the receiving end of angry keyboard warriors in a way that I had never been before. And over what …
“I am not here to wipe butts” “I am not here to wipe butts.”Over the years, camp kids will inevitably hear the “I don’t wipe butts” talk.Today wasn’t about literal butt wiping.It was a lesson in the importance of pausing and recognizing if the question they are about to ask is one that they can …
Easier Said Than Done Easier said than done. That is the reaction of most people to the below quote. “Don’t hope that events will turn out the way you want, welcome events in whichever way they happen: this is the path to peace.” EpictetusAnd they are correct. But so is just about everything worth doing. …
Allow Compassion to Narrate Life Fact #678: There will be times when you simply forget to do something.Even if a reminder is right in front of your face. Like a mirror held up to you.Even if it is right on your face, like an overnight face mask.And it isn’t until you are on your run …
How do you spend your time? How do you spend your time?I arrived at airport after full day of camp.Insulin pump flagged me for a security check.Bag somehow alarmed for a mysterious chemical which prompts a testing of every item packed.I spent the time sharing laughs and good hearted jabs with the kind and professional …
When we look for kindness, we see it Today’s talk was on how to observe, act and recognize kindness, compassion and connection both in your personal life and at work- one of the most cost efficient and effective ways to change workplace culture, retention and recruitment- AND live a happier life. If you believe people …
It’s the process that matters most The photo alone isn’t special. The moment it captured is. In the middle of a timed competition, one teammate pulled too hard on the drawer and it fell out sending its contents flying. The day before I talked to them about what leadership looks like, how to not get …