6 am

I took a train into the city this morning and arrived at Central park at 6 am. I met with 20 other people to honor a friend. It was amazing to see people show up at a park at 6am on a cold March morning to share what this man meant to them and what they remembered of him. As everyone went around to share, it really reminded me of the impact we can have on people. The other thing that occurred to me was that I never told this man the impact he had on me, the lessons I learned from him in the little time I spent with him. How much greater could we all be if we gave that away regularly, if we told people while they were here what they meant to us as if they may not be here tomorrow to tell. And, how great would they be, empowered with the knowledge that they really do make a difference. One more lesson I learned from Steve is to never assume that someone knows, that they get it. Steve and I didn't really have a close relationship. I think he would be surprised to know that I didn't think twice about going to Central Park at 6 am to honor him. This experience has motivated me to examine the importance of all the people in my life...and to let them know it....now!