Rolling Stones

Most of us have heard the saying "moss doesn't grow on a rolling stone" … or another, more original version, "a rolling stone gathers no moss." (from a 1^st century BC poet named Publilius Syrus, who also said, "Let a fool hold his tongue and he will pass for a sage." … (I think I'll have to use that quote at a different time! ... thanks, Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org).

At various times in my life I have recognized that "living stones" are often on the move. People may move physically and geographically from place to place, but more often, the "living stones" I have been privileged to work with are changing, adapting, growing … yes, "moving" in their own lives as they expose themselves to new ideas, new challenges and new experiences.


For me, the "movements" in my life have often been accompanied by geographic change. In the past 13 years, I have flown over ¾ of a million miles, as well as traveled countless miles by bicycle, car, boat, subway, trolley car and … train. Many of those miles were part of a "trip" which I was taking to look at a project, or consult with someone about their facility needs, but, in conjunction with the physical needs which were being addressed, there always seemed to be an opportunity to help in the "movements" which were going on in the lives of the "living stones" around me.

This coming Sunday morning I am embarking on another "rolling stone" trip. I will board an Amtrak train in Tomah, Wisconsin and travel to New Orleans to meet up with my good friend and colleague, Mark Jensen. After a few days "on-site" with him (where we will be doing some "living stone building"), we will drive back to Wisconsin together.

I am looking forward to this next "moving experience." Recently, I have been sensing that some "moss" is starting to think about growing around here and this living stone wants to keep moving in a direction that continues to help shape me and use me in the way that the Master intends. Stay tuned for more on the "Rolling Stone Trip."