You Are OK

Roger Sterling said some brilliant things over the years.

Keen insight.

Snappy one-liners.

Brilliant comebacks.

But one of the best was at the end of the run when he told Don "You are OK" and then kissed him the cheek.

Why was that so good?

Because it's something we all need to hear. Sometimes, we get caught up in our own thought bubbles. We feel like we are alone out there. The walls are closing in. The roller coaster is stuck on a permanent downward trek and you aren't seeing the climb back up. There is no freaking light at the end of the tunnel.

But then, we have a random conversation with a friend or loved one and you realize you aren't alone. You realize everyone else is going through the mud as well. You realize "you are ok."

We all would love to be great all the time. But that's a fantasy. It doesn't work that way. We have great moments. Great experiences. Great memories. But, greatness isn't a permanent position. Being OK is.

OK has been described as the most frequently spoken or written word on the planet. There's a reason for that.

Next time you are feeling lost. Just remember, we all are waiting for you at the OK corral.

Saddle up, partner.