When we are new (baby) officials, we always have a lot of fun laughing and teasing with each other. New officials basically don't have a care in the world and just enjoy their new-found vocation.
As the newbies begin to grow into their new officiating lives, they also learn to depend on each other for help, confidence, and safety. There's nothing more daunting that going to a site or a dual match with a bunch of "older lions" and enduring all they have in store for you...
A wise young official will quickly learn to listen to his elders. Of course, many of the elders are more than willing to dispense free and unasked for advice. Just learn to listen and then sift through all you hear for the "pearls of wisdom" that be dropped in your life. Remember--they are actually trying to protect you by teaching you all that they know.
Even though the older lions may mean well in their never-ending advice and instruction, sometimes the young bucks get tired of listening. If you're tired--try not to show it. They love thinking that you dwell on every word they impart to you.
Growing in wisdom and performance is the goal of every new official. If you work hard and listen and learn from the "older lions" you will soon progress into a good official. Always remember that there is a protective hedge with the older lions--learn to lean on them when you need them!
And then one day--you are actually a full-grown lion all on your own! You have learned, listened, and applied all your training and now you're mature and ready to do. Always remember--the greatest joy for an older lion is to see the younger ones grow into maturity and do a good job!
We do indeed have much to LEARN FROM THE LIONS...
1 comment:
Randy,
Even lion's don't EAT their own.....but we have shown that we can do it!!!!!!
Tom W
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