Philo-so-fizing. . .

Spoke to my Father last evening. He was describing a method of driving piles (I'm not even sure that is the correct spelling). . .He was describing a construction process whereby piers/posts are driven into the ground - into bedrock frequently. These posts are tasked with holding up the integrity of all the other infrastructure.

When we drive these posts into the ground, we need to know when we have driven the posts far "enough." How do we know when we hit far "enough"? Something on the driving mechanism "gives."

Hmmmm. . .The bedrock doesn't give, the post doesn't give. The driving mechanism gives.

(Please if this is inaccurate from an engineering standpoint, because I misunderstood Pops, do NOT correct me I'm working on something here. . .).

Something gives. And that something is the driving mechanism. That led my little brain into some kind of management, leadership, living well thought process.

If you want to be a driving force. The driving force. You must be able to give. If you want life to go a little more smoothly; If you desire less stress or confrontation in your life; you must give.

Some folks and situations are like bedrock - immovable, impenetrable. They just won't give. It's hard being "that guy."

Endeavor to be the driving mechanism. Endeavor to "give." Endeavor to check your stubbornness, ego, and prejudices. Give. The driving mechanism gives. If you want to be a driving force, you must give.

As Victor Frankel so eloquently stated: "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves."

Spot on. When we hit unyielding bedrock, it behooves us to give.