Sunday Reflection Quote…The last couple weeks I’ve been reminded once again in moments of darkness there is always light. The blinders may obscure perspective, but one must have faith sunshine is there. Some shadows left behind are just a blink; barely acknowledged. Others are long and lingering; slow growing roots. We each live our own unique journey. To have a comparative or competitive mindset is poisonous. Here’s to staying in my lane, holding my head high, and continuing to face the sunshine.
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Sunday Reflection Quote…This week I was reminded life really is about lessons, acceptance, and gratitude. Life is too short to carry the weight of disappointments due to expectations or anxious anticipation for what may never happen. Here’s to maintaining the balance of wise mind and doing my best to stay in the present.
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Sunday Reflection Quote…Success perches on a continuum. For some it means getting out of bed, keeping an addiction at bay, or putting food on the table. For others it is a big job title, the bottom line, or square footage. For me, success is simply health and happiness peppered with fond memories and stretch experiences. I’m more successful now than I’ve been in years. Maintaining balance and boundaries has been key. I no longer feel compelled to give the over used 110%. For who? For what? Some days 75-100% is simply good enough! Here’s to celebrating the small efforts; efforts consistently repeated yielding the juiciest fruit.
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Similar to “Quotes From the Felt,” I record lines said while out wine tasting. These can be from friends, winery employees, myself, or conversations I ear hustle. As the day goes on, conversations can get rather saucy. Lots of innuendo, double entendre, and shenanigans. Hope there are some chuckles; consider yourself warned…
February 20, 2016 @ BR Cohn, Kunde, and Girard:
October 17, 2015 @ Macchia, D’Art, and Oak Farm Vineyards:
Older…
This list is as of February 20, 2016. I’ll update periodically and repost.
Sunday reflection quote…I was thrown a big curveball the Friday before last, which sent me into a slight tailspin for a few days. However, all the work I’ve done “to shape my tools” lead to a quicker recovery.
This journey is no picnic. Accepting what is, knowing this too shall pass, giving myself permission to fail, and finding joy in the simple things has proven to be a solid approach time and again.
I continue to assert boundaries, prioritize my time, and focus on the present moment. My mind, heart, and spirit have been reset. I am thankful and look forward to the journey ahead, wherever the path may lead.
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He lives life like an arrow-
seeking the target with precision and speed,
visualizing the path and accuracy of flight-
a sense of accomplishment sensed at the moment of release.
Once the target is hit-
immediate dissatisfaction sets in,
waves of reservation flow in like the tide;
a blanket of lead pinning him down.
How will he break free?
twist, turn, and push out-
remnants of existence linger on the surface,
leaving a puncture wound for all to see.
Occasionally, a small piece breaks off-
left in the wound,
evidence of the hunt and pain ensued.
Once broken, he is forever weakened-
no amount of patching or sharpening
will bring back the original form.
Year after year there is gradual transformation-
one that is unbalanced:
one side sharpened,
while the other remains dulled.
All the while knowing-
a target will always be out there,
calling his name,
but one that cannot be attained.
He lives life like an arrow-
looking for the next target;
seeking a new adventure,
but rarely satisfied with what he has achieved.
~D.Thompson
Similar to “Quotes From the Felt,” I’ve been recording lines said while out wine tasting. These can be from my friends, winery employees, or conversations I ear hustle.
As the day goes on, conversations can get rather saucy. Lots of innuendo, double entendre, and shenanigans. Consider yourself warned…
February 20, 2016 @ BR Cohn, Kunde, and Girard:
October 17, 2015 @ Macchia, D’Art, and Oak Farm Vineyards:
Older…
This list is as of February 20, 2016. I’ll update periodically and repost.
I’ve implied in my posts and IG pics I’ve been going through a major transition in my life for several months. In truth, it’s been one massive cluster, most of which I didn’t see coming. I had no control and it all came blow after blow after blow.
However, there was one component where I did have control, which was my career. I’ve always been driven, determined, and a leader. From the onset, I was on a quick path moving up the chain in education going from a classroom teacher, to Assistant Principal, and on to Principal. I was also actively pursuing higher roles at the county and state level seeing no end in sight with my eyes potentially at a national level.
After six years of not being able to lead as I wanted to, having my hands tied due to bureaucratic bullshit, and inundated with daily negativity, I came to the realization site admin wasn’t for me. Thus, I intentionally made the choice to reset and simplify. This August, I will be going back to the classroom as a fourth grade teacher. The responses from others is a mixed bag. Some think I’m absolutely crazy to take a 30K pay cut and loose all that ground. Others, especially those in my inner circle, are supportive. They know the score and get it.
For me, I’m chalking those six years up as a detour. I was on a positive path, made a wrong turn, and now I’m back on track. I’m still determined, driven, and a leader. Although in a different capacity, I know my future will be bright and balanced. Who knows where this path will lead.
**For those who are miserable in a career, I encourage you to step back and reflect. Although terrifying, surely there are steps to simplify and change the current course. Money isn’t everything (of course it helps!), but we only have one life. In my opinion, it is worth making a shift to the positive, rather than trying to force something that isn’t meant to be.
#myownstory #keeponkeepingon #letgo
