SUPPORT HER EDUCATION JOURNEY
Monday, November 18, 2013
Monday, November 18, 2013
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1. Creativity
Today I will make something new and different and thereby change the world for the better.
2. Resourcefulness
Today I will become strong by overcoming obstacles with persistence and flexibility.
3. Enthusiasm
Today I will permit myself to become excited in anticipation of whatever might happen.
4. Perceptiveness
Today I will look beyond my preconceptions to see the truths that I missed before.
5. Appreciation
Today I will remember the miracle of conscious existence, which is all too soon over.
6. Sensitivity
Today I will remain aware of the emotions of others and how they interact with my own.
7. Relaxation
Today I will spend at least one hour doing something that's just because I enjoy it.
8. Happiness
Today I will do my best to remain happy, regardless of the circumstances of the hour.
9. Power
Today, I will use some of whatever power I possess in the service and for the welfare of others.
10. Health
Today, I will take action to ensure that I'm in better health than I was yesterday or the day before.
11. Wonder
Today I will sit back and marvel at the unexpected, without which life would be boring.
12. Playfulness
Today I will express, at least once, the joy of the child who still lives inside me.
13. Gratitude
Today I will be thankful for all the wonderful things in my life: my family, my friends and, yes, my work.
1) Accept. You might get fired, the relationship is over or the house was flooded. Unless we have a time machine, we can’t change the past. All we have to work with is today and the here and now.
I was supposed to go out of town the next day for a snowboarding trip but that was no longer possible. In fact nearly every plan I had was no longer possible since I couldn’t even walk and my foot looked like a giant melon with toes. Nothing can be gained by being upset by what can’t be changed.
I was supposed to go out of town the next day for a snowboarding trip but that was no longer possible. In fact nearly every plan I had was no longer possible since I couldn’t even walk and my foot looked like a giant melon with toes. Nothing can be gained by being upset by what can’t be changed.
2) Take stock. After you accept where you are, it’s time to start figuring out the options. Something bad has happened, but how bad is it? What is it? Ask lots of questions. Do some research. Get opinions. Slowly and surely options will become more apparent.
Often the questions will outnumber the answers. That’s okay. When you answer one question, it might lead to even more questions. That’s okay too. It’s part of the process.
First I went to the emergency room and learned my foot was fractured and not sprained. Then a few days later, an orthopedic doctor said something that sounded like, “maybe this, maybe that, blah blah blah, can’t tell yet.” I needed more x-rays and a CT scan.
Finally a referral to a specialist who laid out all the options but didn’t offer any guarantees. Surgery was two weeks later and then months of physical therapy. More follow-up x-rays led to more questions. Time will tell.
Of course your situation could be something different, such as financial or emotional, instead of medical. But “taking stock” will lead you towards your next steps.
3) Take care of the essentials. As soon as my foot was broken, my priorities changed. I wasn’t focused on taking a trip somewhere or going to the gym. I needed something as simple as a disabled parking permit. And I found some relatively healthy fast food places with drive-through windows. Pay attention to the essentials so you’ll be better able to deal with whatever obstacle life has put in your path.
4) Ask for help. I couldn’t walk and had to spend most of my time on my back with my foot on a stack of pillows. It didn’t take a genius to realize I couldn’t do everything for myself. But I did have friends and neighbors I could ask to go shopping, help with laundry, or do other errands. I even hired a personal assistant for a few hours a week to make life easier. Some people find it difficult to ask for help, but now’s not the time to be too independent. Go ahead and ask and you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how much help others are willing to provide.
5) This too shall pass. Guess what? No matter what happens, you haven’t changed. The qualities and values you have, good or bad, are still there. You might have to find new ways to use them but you’re still you.
6) Look for new opportunities. I filled up my time with less active pursuits. More reading and more time writing. Swimming was added to my days, which is good exercise and also great therapy for my foot. Some of these new habits and ideas, such as the personal assistant, have turned out to be valuable even after I could walk again. Because of the injury, I have some new and better approaches to life. Even though you can easily find the bad results from what has happened, look for new opportunities and what might be gained.
7) Don’t forget that life is still good. The surgeon is a nice guy and so is his assistant, who works magic with splints and bandages. And the people at the physical therapy office? The receptionists, technicians, therapists are all helpful and friendly. I met lots of people I wouldn’t have met otherwise. Life can feel pretty gloomy at times, and it might take a little effort, but you can still find bright spots all around.
8) Appreciate life. When life changes, we can find new things to appreciate. One of my best days in the past few months was crutching to a park bench so I could eat lunch sitting in the sun. Remember to appreciate life, even normal ordinary everyday activities, because it can all change in an instant.
"My first job in all honesty is going to continue to be mom-in-chief. Making sure that in this transition, which will be even more of a transition for the girls...that they are settled and that they know they will continue to be the center of our universe."
"Women in particular need to keep an eye on their physical and mental health, because if we're scurrying to and from appointments and errands, we don't have a lot of time to take care of ourselves. We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own 'to do' list."
"Exercise is really important to me--it's therapeutic. So if I'm ever feeling tense or stressed or like I'm about to have a meltdown, I'll put on my iPod and head to the gym or out on a bike ride along Lake Michigan with the girls."
"One of the lessons that I grew up with was to always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals. And so when I hear about negative and false attacks, I really don't invest any energy in them, because I know who I am."
"And in my own life, in my own small way, I've tried to give back to this country that has given me so much. That's why I left a job at a law firm for a career in public service, working to empower young people to volunteer in their communities. Because I believe that each of us--no matter what our age or background or walk of life--each of us has something to contribute to the life of this nation."
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
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"We learned about dignity and decency – that how hard you work matters more than how much you make. That helping others means more than just getting ahead yourself. We learned about honesty and integrity – that the truth matters. That you don’t take shortcuts or play by your own set of rules. And success doesn’t count unless you earn it fair and square."
Grace Solomon believes it’s possible to have that Tanzania.
Growing up and spend her childhood in Arusha, with the dream of supporting
ladies who don’t have access to quality education. While learning bachelor of
accounts, at the Institute of finance management (IFM), she could not shake off
her idea of equipping young ladies with skills which will enable them to be
extra ordinary ladies in Tanzania, today she has come with her new initiative known
as “SUPPORT HER EDUCATION JOURNEY”.
Grace Solomon believes it’s possible to have that Tanzania.
Growing up and spend her childhood in Arusha, with the dream of supporting
ladies who don’t have access to quality education. While learning bachelor of
accounts, at the Institute of finance management (IFM), she could not shake off
her idea of equipping young ladies with skills which will enable them to be
extra ordinary ladies in Tanzania, today she has come with her new initiative known
as “SUPPORT HER EDUCATION JOURNEY”.
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