A SNOW DAY PERSPECTIVE

Most of the U.S. has been experiencing some kind of bad weather this dreary winter. Despite ominous forecasts, New York hasn't had much snow until today. Right now it's still beautifully white, fresh, a soft blanket that brings to mind sleeping in, sledding in the park, or in my husband's case, watching Team USA clobber Finland in the Winter Olympics. (That's a change from the new hot sport, curling.)

Against my first inclination, I didn't sleep in. Instead  I spent time rescheduling meetings, working on next week's events and blog posts (more substantive than this one) and requested speaking topics on generational issues. I am no doubt grateful that there was less e-mail than on a normal weekday, a slight relief, but still a time-sucker.

For people who had to be traveling, the disruption is frustrating or worse. But for others, the forced slowing down should be enjoyed. Since most knowledge workers these days have enough electronics at home to be able to work when they need to if not fully stocked offices, it may be a welcomed mind-shift for a day. Gen Y/Millennials never knew a time when it was otherwise.

Take time to be in the moment. Maybe it's nice to know there are things we can't control and go with the flow.

Phyllis Weiss Haserot    www.pdcounsel.com