The World is Filled with Good

Getting the newspaper every day is very informative, but also very depressing. I often become fixated on all the horrible events that take place either naturally or criminally.
And with that, it's easy to forget what a wonderful place the world can be (a la Louis Armstrong).
Just yesterday I got two calls from speakers who are interested in being considered for our bureau. One is an American woman who won a Gold medal at the Olympics in Nagano. And she did so against great odds. She faced an extreme physical challenge and overcame it. And then, later, I received another call from a woman who helps organizations determine the technology that will work for their particular needs and help them succeed.
While both of these women are so very different, I felt energized after receiving a voice mail from one, and talking briefly to another.
Interacting with our current speakers and potential speakers is an amazing experience for Sue and I. We are reminded every day of how many unbelievable talented, inspired and empowering people are out there.
We are reminded that the world is a good place and there are people striving every day to make it a bit better.
Gee - could we have a better job?