I awoke this morning like every other morning (5:30 and thinking of the day ahead). My first encounter was a very sluggish girl, the next was one who was rushing around, the third was taking her time. There was one person with a cheery good morning who always seems to have a zest for life. The next person was basically wondering how to make things different and have an impact on others who need it. Then I was greeted by a little one with big eyes looking to me for the answers she needs. Next a swoon of kids come with eagerness in their eyes for me to allow them to play as kids on the equipment that they work hard on everyday to become their dream. I say yes and suddenly I become their hero...lol. Next, technology allows more contact with others without the physical presence. In some, I am trying to find time within the day and week to give more time to those who need it and in others I am looking for solutions to help those who are in a crossroads. Next, its back out assisting and guiding hoping to shed some light and make a difference. Noon time has finally arrived and without a second thought, its time to mold some shiny new faces. The process begins again, but this time a disturbance occurs and so it is time to stop and quickly move. All is good and the kids are full of excitement asking if all is ok. It is and we all get right back to work. The time with this group was brief but saw that they are quick thinkers, great reactors, and could go with the flow at any given moment. To the next group, where physical challenges were approached and challenged. Mostly in the end, they learned it was more mentally challenging than anything. Some were down after the very first test and by the third I felt the need to talk about not letting what happened get you down, but to be strong not only for yourself but your team. Your physical being can affect those around you. So, quickly figure how to reset and move on for all. When those things happen, I feel disappointed in myself that I have not taught them better and then find myself having to reset and quickly move on (always finding that I have to practice what I preach). The final group of the day seemed to have the same challenges but were a bit mentally stronger. The question is the difference bc they have done this longer, the group dynamics of self were stronger, or was it both? Now its on to the next part of my day. One of my children, I see in passing who so eagerly wants to tell me of her day and help her figure out what to do, but we both are being pulled away by life until we meet again later. I leave to pick up one who seems full lightheartedness and glee after just being with friends. She is quiet but happy. The next one that I go to pick up is tired and sweaty saying that she is ready to get home and shower. She seems ready for the day to end. I come home to a dog who so excited to see me and another child who is surrounded with technology and school. She is happy to see me with a sense of comfort feeling because I am there. My husband and I dont see each other till late and the look of lets just relax are in both our eyes. So my interactions were sluggish, happy, hero, problem solving, self questioning, questioned by others, making a difference, lessons taught and learned, comfort, and finally relaxing.....all to do again tomorrow. The thing is, I would not have it any other way...dont quit bc it seems too hard, keep going bc it is too hard and learn from it....life is good!!!!
Posted on: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 04:43:03 +0000
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