Monumental Moments

Inspiration can come at unexpected moments. But with our meetings, our e-mails, our Blackberries, and all the other demands, we simply miss them. I find that both intellect and emotion peak when I focus on a particularly significant moment—what I refer to as a “monumental moment.” That happens to me frequently on my trips to Washington, D.C., the home to a number of monuments that celebrate the rich history of the United States. When I take the time to glance, structures such as the Washington M…