Breathing

Breathing

      While breathing is a task we often take for granted, it is a task that I have focused on immensely over the last few weeks.  Coming to terms with the ambiguity around me, completing the task and activities asked of me, and balancing home and work has left what felt like little time to breathe.  However, in the same moments, I have been taught so much.

     The stretching and growing that has taken place over the last few weeks and months has taken me outside of my comfort zone and pushed me in so many ways.  I've added framing for conversations to my toolbox, I've become cognizant of what perspective I take into a conversations, and I've grown in my story as a leader immensely.  The feedback received during my portfolio presentation left me feeling elated and with a clear path for growth.  While challenging and taxing emotionally, the experience is exhilarating at the same time.  My head is constantly turning with ideas of what to do, how to do it, questions to ask, more knowledge to seek.  

    With all the excitement, also comes the trepidation of the unknown as I prepare for the months to come. My self talk reminds myself that I can handle what comes my way and that I will be a better person and leader for it.  But while going through it, I will breathe. I will calm myself before acting, I will take on each challenge with a smile, and I will embrace the wonderful opportunity present to me in that moment.  This experience, this journey, is a gift I have been given.  I am going to focus on being thankful and relishing it.