From the Desk of Pennwell Gray
Daily thoughts. Points to ponder. Soulful reflections. The Musings of E.M. Murphy.
“I so appreciate this about you that you always look within and are so willingly ready to take responsibility, but we have flaws in our process. This has nothing to do with you. You will not take responsibility when it’s to your detriment.”
My manager had no idea how impactful her comment was. It was a casual conversation between us, but it was a pivotal turning point in my life.
Continue reading “When taking on too much responsibility is a detriment to one’s self.”
As Pearl Harbor Day rolls onto the calendar, I’m reminded of the great sacrifices the men and women of our country made on that day – and many days to follow.
December 7, 1941. A day that will live in infamy. The attack killed 2,403 service members and wounded 1,178 more. Six U.S. ships were sank or destroyed as well as 169 U.S. Navy and Army Corps planes.
Continue reading “A tribute to my Pearl Harbor hero and the Greatest Generation.”
Words cannot express how much snowfalls intoxicate me. The purity of each flake as it falls, blanketing the earth. Sometimes effortlessly, sometimes purposefully, but always with intent.
What is your intent today? Will you tackle your day effortlessly or purposefully?
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Rock bottom. When we hear those words, we may visualize a person who is dirty and destitute. We may envision a person who is living on the streets without a penny to spare or a friend to call. We usually think of great loss – a person with no work, no home and no support.
When we hear rock bottom, I think it is safe to say that we correlate that with someone whom may be lying on the floor, drooling and foul smelling. They have not changed their clothes in days and are unable to mutter even one sensible word. Slurring, sloppy and careless. No willpower. Morally inept. Void of values or a sense of purpose. Weak and powerless. Continue reading “Rock bottom. No two landings are the same.”
https://fromthedeskofpennwellgray.com/2020/12/04/i-need-to-hear-from-you/
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