Tag Archives: missing the point

Lifeguard

A different lifeguard is on duty at each morning lap swim. One morning, I noticed a new lifeguard. She looked young, was wearing a bright red “LIFEGUARD” t-shirt, and greeted us with a friendly smile. The bright yellow signs for FAST MEDIUM SLOW were standing attention at their respective lane. And she walked around the pool […]

Missing the point

Often, we follow examples or rules without really knowing the reasons behind them. Then when we fail to comply, we end up stressing out because we believe we’ve done something wrong. I believe a better way to deal is to ask “why” as opposed to following blindly. For instance, I once sealed a stamped envelope, […]