Let s empower ourselves to have a voice. Remember that life is too short to sweat the small stuff. Pick and choose battles carefully, so as not to totally burn out without at least having a good reason to. As much as humanly possible, be respectful of the other person s opinion. Disagreements are the way of the world.
Commissions can lead the way in encouraging more respectful discourse in the public setting.
Finally, I think about the importance of keeping balance in all aspects of your life. Keep it in mind the next time you feel buried by deadlines, or refuse to take a vacation, or find yourself so focused on your work that you are not taking time to enjoy the other aspects of your life. In short, think about it when you need more balance. My hat is off to all of you for the work you do, and here s to a balanced life that brings you a mix of adventure, contentment, mental stretching, and laughter.