MOVE: December 27, 2013

Looking Back.....Before Marching Forward

It's the day after Christmas.....Boxing Day for some......"return" day for others (when we celebrate one of the most powerful innovations in retail history, "the gift receipt").....and alone I sit in the conference room at BaseCamp31.  There are seasonal treats and cookies laying around (yes, even at BaseCamp31 you can find workplace junk food) and the building is exceptionally quiet as most everyone has headed home to their families or taken a few days off.  For me, the last project of the day is to finish typing this note.  

Now normally, I'd be rushing out the door too......but with 2013 almost history, I find myself (ever the forward-looker) sitting here thinking back. I realized that my next communication will be the first I write in 2014 and I'm savoring the moment just a little as the ups and downs of 2013 flash across my memory.  There have been many ups and unfortunately a few nearly devastating downs.  There have been several twists, some of which were accompanied by pain, and there were countless turns.  There's been some bitter, there's been some sweet.....and plenty of bittersweet; but in the end we continue to be the lucky ones......lucky to have had another year to do what we love......to play a small role in your pursuit.  For some it has been to get healthy, for others it has been to stay safe.  For some it has been to win, for others it's been to play an entirely new game.  For some it's been to rest secure, for others it's been to blaze an entirely new trail.  Whatever it has been about for you, we are better for having experienced it, and we so hope you feel the same.

In 2013 we witnessed countless moments when someone gained a new appreciation for what it is to MOVE.  Whether it be a first step, a longer leap, a higher jump or a more powerful burst, you have honored us by including us in those moments.

In 2013 we got to see more first-hand evidence of the undeniable transformation not only physically, but mentally and emotionally that takes place when a person decides to FUEL good.  It is with real and genuine joy that we have cheered "we KNEW you could do it" as we witnessed the amazing power healthier food can have on health, vitality and life.

In 2013 we were once again reminded to celebrate but NEVER take for granted the power of resilience and our ability to RECOVER from adversity; something each and every one of us has when we have the right plan and right team around us.

And, sadly, in 2013 we were once again reminded how precious each day is as we witnessed more than a few of you, our family, ENDURE the unimaginable grief that goes along with suffering and loss.  

In 2013 we have seen great hurt and at times cried for and along with you, only wishing we knew how to take it away but ultimately concluding that sometimes simply being there.....ready to CONNECT again when the time was right......was the very best thing we each do for the other.

Like most years, 2013 has challenged us all to make sense of things in an increasingly chaotic world......and it hasn't always been easy.  Yet, if nothing else, looking back we realize how very lucky we are to have shared this part of our journey with the passionate, giving, caring, strong-minded and even stronger-willed people that make up our Pro-Activity Family.  I could go on.....but I just got a text that there's a six year old with a Toys R Us gift card burning a hole in his pocket waiting for me....So I'll just leave it at this - thank you for another adventurous year.

Now go do something extraordinary,

Mike Eisenhart, PT

Managing Partner, Pro-Activity