Being Conscious
So, I am in the process of reading a new book entitled "28 Days to a More Magnetic Life." The first day focuses on being conscious. Not just "thinking" per se but actually being alive and being cognizant of your thoughts at all times throughout the day. I always have a hard time stopping negative thoughts and replacing them with positive, life-encouraging thoughts but today, "I will consciously choose thoughts that create trust, harmony, and peace of mind." I think the choices we make, the thoughts we have, and the action we take based on those thoughts dramatically impact our lives. I need to be more cognizant when I eat, when I drive, when I watch TV. Are these activities empowering my to honor my thoughts and the ultimate directions I want to take with my life? I keep saying I want to lose my gut, but I go to McDonald's and get fries. My thoughts and actions aren't aligned and being more conscious of that can help. Also, I get really agitated with people who ask a question, I tell them the answer, and then they ask again. It's so annoying and I get so upset. I'm not even sure why. I think being conscious of my interactions with people is important and I will try to do that more often in the future- especially with my new job in which I will be interacting closely with people. I want to be very intentional in what I say to them and have tons of patience before responding. I think being more conscious of my tone with others and my often snipey remarks will empower me to become a better person.
Today, I watched an Appalshop video to screen it in case we take the new corps members there to watch it. It was called "Hands-On" and pretty much documented a classroom in KY and a project they embarked upon throughout the year which was to produce a radio show. This video was really cool. It showed a teacher investing her students and their families. Also, the class was empowered to make their own choices and the teacher was all about continuously increasing effectiveness. I hope she's still teaching in Knox Co. so that our CMs can meet her (really though, I want to meet here, haha). Anyhow, in it this kid said he liked the Kentucky Headhunters. He said "They looks like women, but they're really men." I laughed so loud in the library when he said it- you just had to have been there. Oh well, it was cool. I don't know if we'll ultimately show them this video or not.
As my time comes to a close at BC, I'm feeling very nostalgic. I have made wonderful relationships with my co-workers (especially Jessica and Marie) and several students (most notably Cedric and Travis). I am so thankful that I was given the opportunity to work with these motivated, fun, and understanding individuals. I know the people I will work with in the future will be the same, but it's always hard closing that chapter and embarking upon another adventure:).
Well, it's time to get the laundry out of the dryer. Have a wonderful evening. Have positive thoughts, make positive decisions, and speak life and positivity into those around you!
Today, I watched an Appalshop video to screen it in case we take the new corps members there to watch it. It was called "Hands-On" and pretty much documented a classroom in KY and a project they embarked upon throughout the year which was to produce a radio show. This video was really cool. It showed a teacher investing her students and their families. Also, the class was empowered to make their own choices and the teacher was all about continuously increasing effectiveness. I hope she's still teaching in Knox Co. so that our CMs can meet her (really though, I want to meet here, haha). Anyhow, in it this kid said he liked the Kentucky Headhunters. He said "They looks like women, but they're really men." I laughed so loud in the library when he said it- you just had to have been there. Oh well, it was cool. I don't know if we'll ultimately show them this video or not.
As my time comes to a close at BC, I'm feeling very nostalgic. I have made wonderful relationships with my co-workers (especially Jessica and Marie) and several students (most notably Cedric and Travis). I am so thankful that I was given the opportunity to work with these motivated, fun, and understanding individuals. I know the people I will work with in the future will be the same, but it's always hard closing that chapter and embarking upon another adventure:).
Well, it's time to get the laundry out of the dryer. Have a wonderful evening. Have positive thoughts, make positive decisions, and speak life and positivity into those around you!