Flu Season

My mother sent me this lovely picture via her iPhone. I thought I'd share this with the world....Just in case you weren't already aware of this Health factoid.

Work Health Notice

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Basically, our co-worker was running a fever and had every intention to come into the office. Not only did I reply to his email, asking him kindly to not come in, but I proceeded to AIM my boss. I think the conversation speaks for itself (literally).

So, here is my Health Notice to all those sick over-achievers out there: if you are sick, Do NOT go to work!

CONTINUITY

Uninterrupted connection, succession, uninterrupted duration or continuation especially without essential change.

As a project manager at an Interactive Design Agency, I'm always hearing about, talking about it and perhaps, even reminding people to maintain continuity in their designs. I got to thinking about the meaning and began asking myself, "How does maintaining continuity in our lives, effect us?"

While enjoying a nice nosh and a cup of joe with a close friend, I listened, as she divulged about a tumultuous relationship she had been dealing with. She explained the history and how difficult it was becoming for her to move away from the lingering ties between them. As I listened to the story, I kept hearing an underlying theme that seemed to existence throughout their relationship. She was maintaining continuity in her relationship and now faced with the challenge of breaking away from the pattern.

Do we exist in these unbroken, consistent patterns because its easier than facing the occasional heartbreak? Are we afraid to feel lost or without direction?

I've heard people say, they are afraid of feeling, but I would be more afraid to not feel. Regardless of what it may be, pain, joy, sadness, loss... I maintain that for now, the continuity in my life will be an unbroken pattern of awareness. So that I might never allow myself to be trapped in the fear of something new.