I teach a lot of
courses on communication skills . And without getting into the model here - I
lack green in my own profile and green is collaborative and consensus etc . I
have some but not enough in my opinion
One of the massive
benefits of my career and role is that I am constantly learning . Constantly on
hundreds of subjects I can - and do - apply to my own professional and personal
life .
So for many reasons
lately I am trying to up my green . Especially with my family . I am even
attending a course for 10 weeks on Mondays evenings with this objective
specifically in mind .
So it has been a week now of adapting and connecting . And I already feel great . Honestly I love being more green ! ( and ps this
has nothing to do with recycling ! ) each day and each moment I challenge
myself to see , act ; communicate and think differently than my usual style and
then analyze what the results yield .
So far I am impressed
. A lot more relaxing for me and I think my kids really feel it too .I am
excited to continue this and do more and more . And this is far from easy or
natural for me .
I think I needed to
be so " red" ( explanations another day when I have more energy ) for
so many years to accomplish what I have with my career and family and to get to
this point . That being said its time to adapt and connect and try out
something new .
I don't know if it is
pure coincidence or not but the last 5 days Chase has been a different person .
For the last few months I have found him very hard to be around , he is going
through a tough phase . The last 5 days he is a dream . Constantly comes and
talks to his dad and I , jokes with us , laughs , shares his life, involves us in big decisions and respects our input and opinions . I went from wishing he
would leave for summer job and possibly move out to University - to both his dad and I praying he will stay and also stay home for another job this summer !
I actually do think
this is a dream . Pls don't wake me up ?
Beauty too is a bit
of a dream last few weeks . Just so sweet .
Bear ? Well he is
kinda always a bit of a dream ( well when he is not being a stubborn hard
headed nightmare that is ! )
Most of all ? I just
feel proud that I am even considering connecting and adapting . I can't believe
I am open to this and making some changes . It feels damn good I must say .
One thing I have
learnt about myself in life is that I want to be in constant motion and
adapting mode . I want to always achieve more and be better . I don't accept
that this is just the way I am or that I did my best . All of these things are true for sure but I see life as an opportunity
to get it right and to change and adapt along the way so that I can always live
into the best version of myself
And my thinking has
changed lately in that it is not only what I consider the best version of
myself but the version that my family thinks is also best for them . I can do
that .. And I will do that
For them . And for me
Life is a beautiful
opportunity to get it right .
Namaste universe !
