Blue Skies

Never saw the sun shinin' so bright

Never saw things goin' so right

Noticing the days hurrying by

When you're in love, my how they fly*

Amid all our work, the stress, the chaos and the distractions, it helps to remember what we are really about. And why we're here. As much as it pains me to admit, we are not here simply to see who is the fastest on a bike over 40K. That is merely one piece of the cosmic puzzle that comprises the bigger picture. Sure, it involves effort, focus, passion and skill, but you know as well as I that it isn't everything. Neither is setting a PR at the marathon, winning your AG, lowering your cholesterol or winning the battle of losing weight.

Love is what it's about, why were here and where it's at. Without it we are reduced to a waring and wandering tribe lost in search of distraction and immediate ego gratification.

Love your work. Work your love. Love your neighbor. Love yourself. Love your enemy. Love everybody.

Nothin' but Blue Skies from now on.

Happy Valentine's Day.

*Lyrics by Irving Berlin. I've always liked the Willie Nelson version.