SMED 11
This week’s blog provided for some lighthearted moments around the family home when I put the title up for family discussion and input. Some of the random answers I solicited was :
“You should not be on the pole in the first place.”
“It depends if the pole is planted upright, or whether it is flat on the ground”
“What are you doing on the pole in the first instance?”
“Where do you get such a tall pole? “
“It can only be a floodlight pole at a stadium – there are steps next to the pole, so just walk down in the same way you walked to the top!”
On a more serious note – and I must admit we got to the next point whilst throwing around random thoughts – the theme ‘fear factor’ came to mind. These are examples of activities/games consultants employ during corporate and/or youth camp team-building excercises – bungy jumping, zip lining, absailing, river rafting, to name but a few.
All of these activities are developed first and foremost to meet safety requirements, but most importantly, they provide a true reflection of participants’ characteristics (leadership, teamwork, endurance, etc).
I believe that ‘stepping off a 100 foot pole’ is an analogy for one’s ability to face up to and master one’s inner fears. Sometimes those challenges/fears come in different sizes – big, small or gigantic. Most importantly, you have to dig deep within to find your inner strength in order to meet these challenges/fears/phobias head on. Once you have conquered one small challenge, those other bigger hurdles lined up in your current and future path, would seem insignificant - so much easier to overcome.
Success breads success. Have faith in yourself, step off the pole, you can conquer whatever you set your mind to.
Beautiful Powerful You!
I shall save this link, should I ever need inspiration, i will use it.
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