Have you ever thought about what a dynamic duo the Sun and the Moon are?
I like to think about it as the Sun is the Leader. It rises and sets on its’ own time, not yours. The Sun knows when it needs a rest and when you do. It understands that for today, enough is enough. It doesn’t matter what kind of day you have had. Maybe it was the best day ever and you never want it to end or maybe it was the worst day ever and you just want it to be over, but the Sun will decide when the day is over. It is not for you to worry about, the Sun as the leader will guide you.
When the Sun decides to set, it passes the watch over to the Moon. The Sun doesn’t give the Moon directions or instructions for it knows the Moon knows what to do and how to handle things. It doesn’t micro manage the Moon for they have worked together for years. The Moon provides us with the opportunity to reflect on the day. It allows us to be proud of our accomplishments, or to plan our improvement. The Moon gives us an opportunity to think, reflect and to plan.
In the morning the Sun will rise on its’ own time, regardless of what happened yesterday or if we think we are ready. It might be in full sight, or it might be behind the clouds, but it has risen to start anew. The Sun, as a leader says, get up! Let’s do something magical today!
The Suns responsibility is to give light, warmth, nourishment and opportunity. The Sun only cares about today for it knows nothing of yesterday; yesterday cannot be changed. It gives you a chance to repeat your victories and successes of the past or to correct your mistakes and failures. The excitement or the sorrow is gone for today is a new day; a new start. The Sun knows nothing of yesterday and is only focused on today.
Shouldn’t our relationships at work with our co-workers, peers, subordinates and the boss be more like the relationship between the Sun and the Moon? A relationship built on give and take and a sharing of responsibility is easier on everyone and is more effective. A relationship where you can have the support of those you work with, where you can pass the cup of control when you just need a little break to relax or when you just need a little help. A relationship where there is no battle over control, no politics, no games just a spirit of total cooperation. A relationship where there is no need for micro managing because everyone knows their job. A relationship built on trust, support and working in full harmony.
Do your work relationships function in such perfect unison? If so, congratulations and good for you! If not, what will you do to fine tune those relationships to eliminate tensions and to begin to function as effectively as the Sun and the Moon? What will you do to improve performance and to help guarantee success and greatness?
The Sun gives you a new dawn, a new day to define and exhibit your full potential, to deliver your greatness.
Perhaps we should be more like the Sun and the Moon: rise early, start over, let your greatness shine forth, pass your accomplishments and shortcomings to someone to watch over, repeat!
Enjoy the Sun, seize the day and seize the opportunity to let your greatness blaze, for it is one day at a time that we go forward!
