Teamwork

I have come to realize that far too often we do not approach our lives here on this planet as a team effort. This comes as no surprise to most of us, after all look at how we sell (supposed) individuality on the mass market. But if we break it down even further we can see that even in our families and relationships we often forget to approach the world as a team. I am very blessed to have an incredible team mate in my personal life, my wife. We both understand that we must always approach every aspect of our life as a solid unified team. When one of us falters, the other is there to pick up, encourage and get us both through. When times are great we both relish and celebrate in the achievement no matter how small. And when one of us forgets we are on the team and begins to lose sight of the objectives or simply loses their way, it is up to the other to do the "right" thing and get us back on track. Too many families, couples and others think that love alone will get them through the tough spots. Unfortunately all that gets is an unhappy, overloaded, and disgruntled team member. What we must understand is that sometimes we are the "wing" in the relationship and at other times we must be the "wind" that carries the wing. It is not always pleasant and it may not always seem loving, but love is the only reason to do it. Every team requires unity. A team has to move as one unit, one force, with each person understanding and assisting the roles of his teammates. If your team doesn't do this, whatever the reason, it goes down in defeat. You win or lose as a team, as a family. All families regardless of size are teams and teams are held together by hard work, togetherness, and love for each other and the goal. They go hand in hand. You need the hard work because it's such a tough atmosphere. You need togetherness because you don't always win, and you gotta hang though together. Finally you need love to see you through your mission, without it there is no point to the game. So over the long weekend take a good long look at your team, are you pulling together, pulling apart, or pulling at all? the work is not always pleasant or pretty but the outcome is always a lesson in living. Have a wonderful holiday and keep this thought in mind: Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. - Henry Ford Peace and Love, Jim