Category: Leadership
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Planning to go but willing to stay
I have renewed energy as I gain some clarity about my timeline in this volunteering project. I have been intensely stretched and on one hand I loved the community. But on the other hand I have felt out of my league against my will. So many times I felt close to panic attack due to…
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Ioana
I regard you with envy and admiration.A decision that was fraught over.Not easy. But necessary.Closing a chapter. Making a clean cut.I appreciate your declared availabilityBut it’s not necessary.I worry for that phrase. The open door.Hopefully we won’t abuse it.Maybe you’ve tested the waters of absence,letting us go. Slowly over time.We’ll make do.I want to bless…
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What hurt most
During my burnoutWas the clear awareness of how ungenerous I becameWith my attentionWith my timeIf I felt that everyone wanted a piece of meI would curl my fingers around the meager resources of sanity and silenceAnd I wound dread any interruption. What hurt most was my greed for restI was not generous anymoreAnd I felt…
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lead feet
Don’t invite me to go upfrontAnd talkDon’t expect me to say anything brilliant. The well is dryMy mouth is dryMy soul feels dry. I never feared public speakingThere is no sense of terror or panic or embarrassmentBut I have nothing to say these days.Nothing at all. It felt so good to share these with a…
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Crazy times in the world
Times are crazy. The war in Ukraine has been going on for over three years. It is impressive that they have been holding down the fort for so long. Ukraine lost 20% of their territory but inched forward into Russia in order to have a bargaining chip when peace talks will take place. We’ve served…
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Emotions
As a kid my mom embraced my tears. She let me cry. Ironically, her embracing my tears helped me get over them easier and faster. She would say: “let your tears flow. They cool you down. They cleanse your heart and mind.” I don’t overthink my tears. If I feel like crying, I cry. My…
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Spiral
I catch myself obsessing over efficiencyCarrying in my mind plans and ideasI do it because it pays offMost often In my exhausted stateI only rev my engineBut make no progress Occasionally I recognize the frettingAs anxious thoughtsLike a bad dreamWhen I am lucid enoughTo recognize that this is not reality I have never had a…
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The gift of curiosity
When we are bogged down by worryWhen we rush through our dayWe don’t lift up our eyes to see anotherWe don’t want to hear anyone’s story. Seeing is loving.Listening with curiosityis generous love. “I see you. I hear you. I believe you.Tell me more.” We could practice this with our spuse. Too quickly we are…
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another group project
I arrive 20 minutes early in front of the school, and I meet with Iulia, and then Andreea arrives. I like them. We chat. It’s fun and friendly and cool. I pick up the four jars of honey I bought from Iulia and then the class is dismissed. They all rush out. Jackie walks over…
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foame de atașament și socializare digitală
Copiii noștri au petrecut 5 ani orientați spre un adult înțelept, disponibil, care le vedea și scotea în evidență calitățile si erau bine ancorați ca și colectiv. În cele 5+ ore pe zi li se hrănea foamea de atașament cu interacțiuni sănătoase și povești și corectare blândă. Învățătoarea era mereu cu ei, și în pauze.…
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Recharging socially
Dear God, help me discern my limits, help me take a break with ease and serenity, before im completely exhausted. Let your strength overflow through me. And may I serve You well through every act of service for my family, friends & neighbors. I am addicted to efficiency. But I am learning to let go…
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Nepopular
Experiment. Cum să ieși din ceva în care ai intrat și “toți” colegii sunt acolo. Cum sa iei o decizie nepopulara? Cum sa ai curaj sa fii nepopular? Limita de vârstă pe WhatsApp e 13 ani Noi nu ne încadrăm oricum. Pana anul trecut limita era de 16 ani. Niște străini lupta pentru protejarea copiilor…