Musings at Altitude

As I come out of the serenity of the Arctic Northwest of Alaska, I’ve been thinking about the things that create passion in me.  Here’s a quick list (soon on a plane, so not much time!):

(1) A quiet moment with someone I love

(2) A pursuit of something incredibly challenging that everyone else says can’t be done

(3) A commitment from the heart to help others when the brain says to run away fast

(4) A hug from a friend that’s unexpected

(5) A reference that yields incredible results to benefit others but yields no monetary results for me personally

(6) A kiss on the cheek from my daughter and a softly spoken “I love you, Dad”

(7) A pursuit of something that creates sleepless nights and focus beyond belief

(8) A totally collaborative team attacking a totally overwhelming problem

(9) A moment of serenity amidst the chaos of ordinary business life

(10) A long talk with a close friend with shared concern and shared conviction

(11) A smile at the end of a long pursuit or project

(12) A plane ticket home

(13) A word of encouragement and support during the heat of the business battle

So many more, but no time with the airplane soon departing.  But I’m desperately seeking moments of passion right now.