While reading "How To Eat A Cupcake"
(a yummy novel by Meg Donohue),
I froze as I read this sentence.
The past few weeks have been stressful, in regards to the future. I've swung between excitedly prepping for school and
wrapping myself in a blanket of reality tv.
wrapping myself in a blanket of reality tv.
There is the doing and the avoiding.
And the praying.
No matter what, my attitude will frame the coming days.
I am responsible for my own experience.
If my class is small, I can choose to embrace a new adventure or I can lament the sibling-like atmosphere. If my paycheck is sketchy, I can rehearse the what-ifs on an endless loop or I can thank God everyday that I get paid to do something I love.
This saying is my mantra for the new school year.
Save. Print. Frame.
Thanks for joining me today Chrissy. My pastor recently shared about the what-if's. We seem to be great at catastrophizing and imagining the negative what-if's. He challenged us to imagine the positive what-if's. Thank you for sharing from your heart.
ReplyDelete❀ Tammy
Forever in First
I love this saying. I'm big on mantras, they really keep me calm. I'm big on reality tv too, but you already knew that Dance Moms friend, lol!!!
ReplyDeleteYup! I'm big on mantras,too. That's a good one. Thanks!
ReplyDelete❀Barbara❀
Grade ONEderful
Ruby Slippers Blog Designs
Hang it there! I love your saying!
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Jenny
Owl Things First
What a great saying!!
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Dirty Hands and Lesson Plans
I look forward to your daily wisdom! I start each blog with a quote. Beautiful words are so important. Please check out my blog and become my friend! www.tootsieandteed.blogspot.com. I'll keep visiting you.
ReplyDelete"I am responsible for my own experience." Thanks for sharing...this is a perfect reminder as I head back to work tomorrow!
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Great {First Grade} Expectations
I needed to read that today! Your blog is gorgeous!!! I'm a new follower!
ReplyDelete✪Crystal✪
Strive to Sparkle
I love this! I had a challenging student last year whom I loved. I was hoping to have him again this year but have switched grade levels. My mantra to him was - "You choose your attitude!" I like your saying and may have to make him a little desk note to remind him about choices and let him know I am still watching over him.
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Mello’s Memos
I love this! I had a challenging student last year whom I loved. I was hoping to have him again this year but have switched grade levels. My mantra to him was - "You choose your attitude!" I like your saying and may have to make him a little desk note to remind him about choices and let him know I am still watching over him.
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Mello’s Memos
I froze when I read this...perfect phrase for me to read at this time. Thank you for posting!!!
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