Aspeaka you language

Last week's experiment was more of an observation. I work at a performing arts theater, and I get to interact with all sorts of... interesting people.

As the show neared the beginning, I heard the technical director of the facility getting everyone that was on the comm to check in and get ready for the performance. I noted an interesting phenomenon. Because the technical director spoke to everyone with such exactness and demanded a quick response, everyone on the comm struggled (but strived) to speak the TD's language.

As he would introduce lingo that was obviously new to these people working with him that night, I could hear them struggle to use the same language, even though maintaining that exact language was obviously (to me) not necessary to make the show run smooth. But it made me think: When I admire someone, when I'm trying to impress and make things run more smoothly, do I struggle and strive to speak their language?

So my soul-poking thought for the week is, "Is this something by which we can gauge our love and devotion to God's cause?" Do we try to speak his language?

Very very sneaky

It's Why Not Try It Wednesday again. I find to break up the monotony of the week, trying something out of the ordinary in the middle of the week has helped me to make it through just fine.

This week's "Why Not Try It?" is simply this:

While at work, sneak around the office like you're a spy or shadow hopper, and try not to get caught.

Let me explain. At work, I've found myself in a completely different mindset. Sometimes this mindset causes my energy level to go down, my motivation to vanish, and my muscles to atrophy. I decided to try something to counteract the highly volatile effects of desk work.

I work at a huge performing arts theater, and conference center. There is plenty of room to roam around. So in order to keep my body and mind active, and because I absolutely love a challenge, I started sneaking around my work with the sole intent to not be seen nor heard while moving. I was able to create an adventure out of a humdrum environment.

I found that my work environment turned into a pleasant adventure. I supposed that if I got caught, the worse that would happen is embarrassment. All in all, the benefits completely outweighed the negative consequences.

Benefits:

• More active, alert and proactive mind.
• Exercise (especially for us that work sitting down)
• The day goes by faster. The week gets cut in half.
• You get to experience an adventure in a cookie-cutter environment.
• Reputation for excitement among fellow drones.
• The need to satisfy your superego decreases.
• You get a cool name like The Shadow, Lurker, or some other fantastically sneaky name.
  

Negative Consequences

• Embarrassment if caught.
• Possible reprimand if caught doing it too frequently.
• Questions from the superiors. However, this can be counteracted by occasionally showing yourself to other employees so that they can account for your whereabouts.
  

Suggestions:

• Like any professional sneaky person, make thorough plans before engaging in shadow hopping.
• Create a goal or mission. It can be as simple as getting from one side to the other without being seen or heard.
  
• Track and document everyone's schedule of movements prior to making plans.
• Make a list of possible problems and their solutions.
• Lobby for allies that can cover for you.
• Have a few creative excuses on hand so that you can readily explain what you are doing.
  

I hope this helps you to engage in healthy diversion. Like always, please post a comment with your results of this experiment so that others can hear of your success and gain courage.