From the Desk of Chief Ogden | By Chief David A. Ogden
A psychologist once conducted an experiment that has always stuck with me. Rats were placed in water to see how long they would keep swimming before giving up. In a later trial, some were rescued just before exhaustion, allowed to recover, and then returned to the water. Those rats swam significantly longer (hours).
The water hadn't changed. The challenge hadn't changed. What changed was hope.
In my years in law enforcement, leadership, and nonprofit work, I've seen the same principle. The people who endure adversity aren't always the strongest; they're often the ones who believe there's still a reason to keep going.
Hope may come from a past victory, a friend who walks beside us, or faith in something bigger than ourselves.
One of the greatest gifts we can give someone is hope: a phone call, a listening ear, or a reminder they're not alone. Who do you need to call today?
Hope doesn't deny the storm. It simply gives us a reason to keep swimming.
Regards,
“Outdo one another with Honor.”
- David A. Ogden
