This week I had the privilege of chaperoning a school trip to Sky Ranch.  If you don’t know about this jewel in East Texas you must investigate. I was blessed (ha!)  to spend three days with five middle school boys as they were challenged, stretched and faced with various team building exercises and group decision making tasks. One exercise in particular has really struck a chord with me and challenged me to think about how and why we ask for help.

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I’ve been thinking a lot about balance lately.  I hear about it every place I go. I hear moms complaining they don’t have time to cook healthy meals or exercise.  I hear dads saying they never get to golf or sit for an afternoon and enjoy a beer with their friends. I hear kids say it when they have three hours of homework and basketball practice and all they want is an hour to sit on couch and watch tv.  I hear teachers say it when they are trying to engage with their own families after a long day with everyone else’s kids.

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