Day 34

Day 34: Real Time
Day Three: 21 Day Complaint Free Journey


My censor has returned from its mini-vacation.

I attended a wonderful retirement event last night for a co-worker, and was seated next to a woman who had also recently retired from our industry. We had met along the way over the years in the course of our work, but had never carried on a conversation of any length.

We re-introduced ourselves and chatted as people do who are seated next to each other at such affairs. As our sharing progressed, she began to relate her own journey in our company. My old self wanted to pop in here and there to “up” her story with my own tales of woe. My new censor took my hand and quietly whispered in my ear, “Just listen.”

The result of the evening was honoring a great friend and co-worker as she retired after 37 years, and also gaining another new friend. Our conversation was not bogged down with one-upmanship and she probably thinks I’m the best listener ever.

Locking my keys in the car was an added bonus, as everything worked out perfectly. And Will Bowen is exclaiming, “Of course!”

On to Day Three!