I have heard the phrase “I love working here” many times over the last few weeks which is wonderful and very uplifting. It got me thinking about the love in a number of contexts and the language that underpins this. Love exists between two people, between a group of people, with an activity or with an object. For each of these there seem to be four common aspects which are fascinating.
Firstly there is an emotional connection that allows the experience to be memorable. These experiences are often shared in stories.
Secondly there is a shared value that is at the core of the love. For an organisation that might be the purpose or the societal outcomes that are created.
The third aspect is for everyone involved it feels obvious and can be difficult to explain. The experience is one where time flies by and you can enter a state of flow.
The final aspect is that you can leave all your other worries or concerns and lose yourself in the experience. The mutual trust and support allows you to be your best and reach a level of performance that you did not think was possible.
So love is where you Loose yourself in Obvious activities that you Value and create Experiences that you want to tell everyone about. That seems to be the essence of love. What are your thoughts? Does this resonate?
Sunday Sprinkles 