An important lesson I gained
at TM recently was the gracious assistance I
received when I lost my place as general evaluator. I
remembered my first time as general evaluator about a year ago. My anxiety was
high, very high. What a contrast to my most recent opportunity. Several members
chimed in to guide me through the process.
Gary Chiu befriended me when I first
joined the club, and has continued to mentor me many times by sitting next to
me and helping me understand the progressive flow of the meeting. I
consider him a valuable and trusted friend. I regard this process of
learning in a friendly and supportive environment as a joyful growth
experience.
Many in the club are looking out for my growth, and urging me
to keep going. This has been a rich experience for me, to err among trusted
friends and become wiser for the effort. I am constantly and consistently
inspired by Holly who keeps pressing onward. Her courage and determination
are assets to the club, certainly a valuable lesson for me. I make a
point to reinforce my delight in her development with written feedback and
words of encouragement.
One who is always pushing, pulling, twisting, inviting,
urging, supporting me, holding my feet to the fire is Rose, our VP-Education.
She treats me as a cherished adopted orphan, always directing me to
growth opportunities.
The week previous to my general evaluator outing, Jody
unleashed a few table topics that facilitated much introspection. The
respondents had to look deep inside to respond. I was intent on
listening. Wow! I was drawn to see the tenderness in the hearts of my
friends.
May I give as much as I have received, if that be possible.
Submitted by Jim Hummel
