{"id":448,"date":"2009-05-11T10:48:04","date_gmt":"2009-05-11T10:48:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.epicliving.com\/epic\/on-the-brink\/"},"modified":"2009-05-11T10:48:04","modified_gmt":"2009-05-11T10:48:04","slug":"on-the-brink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.epicliving.com\/epic\/on-the-brink\/","title":{"rendered":"On The Brink"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sometimes disappointing news comes in doses we would rather not take.  I have stopped trying to figure out how to reduce\/eliminate the issue.  I'm continuing to learn the art of response.<\/p>\n

As I continue to process my father's passing from 3 months ago, I have received more disappointing news than I thought I would this year.  Virtually all of the compartments of life have been touched.  The significance doesn't lie in the juicy details or whether I deserve to receive the news.  It comes down to the learning and the authenticity that flows afterward.  I strive to be someone who's journey is worth following.<\/p>\n

I am confident that what unfolds before you will leave, if not lead, you to a better place.<\/p>\n

The following post<\/a> from June of last year seems appropriate for re-visitation:<\/p>\n

\"Navy<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

The above insignia is for the U.S. Navy Seals.  I didn't realize how
\nsignificant the symbol was until I talked to Erik whose brother is a
\nNavy Seal. <\/p>\n

Erik and I didn't talk much about war or fighting, but we did talk about knowing your limits.<\/p>\n

The Seals go through very difficult training in the pursuit of
\nbecoming a Seal.  A part of that training is discovering your limits. 
\nMy understanding is when a Seal discovers their limits they are better
\nprepared for the extreme situations inevitable in their job.  Some say
\nenlightenment arrives as well with a discovery of one's limits.  I
\nwould agree.<\/p>\n

So how about you? Have you discovered, and do you know your limits?  <\/p>\n

In years past I didn't want to know.  I thought knowing my limits
\nwould bring me too close to the "brink."  So many times I chose the
\nexpedient and practical  The brink is good for you though.  I say this,
\nknowing how painful it can be.  No one signs up for it (except maybe
\nthe Navy Seals) and many times we just want a break.<\/p>\n

Here are some ideas around discovering and knowing your limits:<\/p>\n