Your path is your character defining itself more and more everyday like a photograph coming into focus.”
—Jodie Foster
inspiration
Assembling “Kevin the Complainer”
Putting illustrations in order…
On the Daily
I take one every morning
sometimes they go down easy and
sometimes they’re hard to swallow
but poems are my vitamins
Stillness
Walking on the beach in Mexico was healing.
This Indecision’s Bugging Me*
As I pursue the National Board Certification for Teaching, I’m losing steam at the end. It’s feeling like maybe I’m not going to finish. A sprinkle of overwhelm and the bland mushiness of despair have rendered a toxic “Blah Stew.”
So I typed “quotes on finishing strong” to motivate me. The one above is pretty good. But then I found this one:
I’m going to continue on: I will complete the work. At the same time, I surrender to whatever happens.
It’s all good.
*The Clash
Contemplation
Taking the time to reflect can greatly enrich your practice. You might realize you can do more of what you’re doing right and learn how to improve weak areas. Undoubtedly, this will expedite progress.
The Heart
Lean In
Make effort to live a bright and happy life.
Tired of Starting Over?
Today’s motto (for me) is “just do it.”
I’m in the middle of the National Board of Certification process and one requirement is to take two 15-minute videos of myself teaching and to analyze them. In order to do this, I must view the videos. Repeatedly.
Ugh.
I do not like to hear myself – alone see myself – on screen.
At last, I did it. And you know what? It wasn’t terrible.
So, today, I encourage you to “just do it.” If it needs to be done, but you dread it, know that it’s OK.
If you need a more aggressive motivational message, watch Shia below:
Antidote to Complaining
I do like Under Armour’s motto.
Kismet 