I can never just do things on 'autopilot.' Everything I export from @lizziegrigio has been pondered, hand-crafted and made with love. Artwork, reports, articles, etc. I can never pull a Nike and "Just Do it." I've learned to love this quality in myself, but sometimes it can really be mentally draining. Thus, I'm glad I have this day off to reflect on all the chaos of yesterday.
It wasn't like there were major occurrences that took place, but I currently have too much on my plate. And when someone like me who put too much thought and care into things, has too much on her plate, it becomes mentally grueling at the end of the day and I can't shut off. Between end marking period chase downs, to the play, to union work...I'm spent. Not mention Grandma...who, God Bless Her, is stable and recovering. I hope I have her genes! And I think the biggest challenge I face with all I have to do, and think about, is the overall lack of enthusiasm going on. A teacher would blame politics. A director would blame snow days. But I think the blame should be on ourselves. Everyone expects someone else to do things for them now-a-days. No one wants to volunteer. No one wants to help. We have become such a "What's In It For Me?" society. It's depressing for me to see. Sadly, not many other people see it this way either. How can they? They're too busy worrying about themselves that they can't step back and see all the possibilities of 'what could be' out there.
So here's a list of requests from anyone who reads this blog today:
1. Step back from small things and see the big picture.
2. Ask yourself if there is ONE thing you can do for someone other than yourself. (It can be something as little as letting some one go ahead of you entering a door.)
3. Smile at a stranger-it'll make you feel good!
4. Find a stranger and spend 5 minutes pondering what it would be like to be in their shoes.
5. Be thankful for ONE thing in your life.
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