Life is funny, I get to do a lot more than most and do most of it very well. But there are times when no matter how well things are going, humility comes knocking to reminded us how precious life�s gifts are and to take a few minutes to enjoy the results of our work with family and friends.
Without going to deep into it, I just finished my latest training program and have been released to the line and it feels great to be called captain again! Humility was there on my first flight after being released to the line. On take off, we had a flight control issue. Pete and I handled the issue using our training, but it was humbling to be told by the duty officer that we did a great job.
Another opportunity to gain insight from humility was while visiting with a good friend. He reminded me to slow down and enjoy the roses. I fought back at first, but in the end, began to understand his true meaning. It was humbling.
Life is precious, don�t take your family and friends for granted. Humility also reminds us that family and friends are to be enjoyed in the moment. You never know when they will be called home to our maker.
In short, living out loud and living hard, is normal, but always take the time to talk to friends and family and try to enjoy their roses. If you find me out of bounds, call me on it and in the end, you will receive a �Thank You� for the advice. And we might just share a laugh.
