The single most important change in my life has been the gradually disappearing force of energy available to me to do all that I want to do. I can't tell if it is the PD or just aging or probably a combination of things (can't forget the effects of 6 months of chemo). My latest challenge is really bringing this home to me.
A week from Sunday I am going to lead a group from our church in a planning session. Should be a piece a cake for me, right? It's what I did for a living for years with all types of groups. But it takes a lot of energy. And this time it will especially.
In planning for this Barb and I realized that the "takeaway" we want/need from this half day session is a renewal of passion, energy and commitment from those there. Our problem is a lack of willingness to commit to leadership and a lack of enthusiasm for change. But we are bucking the trend for mainline protestant churches because we are growing. That means changing needs for programming and a "revival" of sense of mission.
I am writing about this because it is taking up such a huge space in my mind and by sharing it with others I am hoping the spirit will help me find the energy and the intended path to help me guide this process. So I need your response to this.....how do I facilitate this renewal of passion for our church?
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- Greatest joy; Amelia & Greta. Proudest accomplishment: the men my sons are. the only things that matter: health, family and friends.
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Just a thought - from personal experience. When I lack energy, and feeling tired, I lack passion. To inspire others to have passion, I have to have that passion too. Not sure how to help you get more energy, other than to suggest that you rest your mind as much as your body. So, other commitments have to go by the wayside, until this one is accomplished. One thing at a time, one day at a time.
Hope I was helpful. I will keep you in my prayers.
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