TO: THE ME I USED TO BE...
I do not understand people who do not take pride in what they do. I attempt to do all at 100%. I treat people with respect and kindness. I let someone get to me today. I really need to get better with that this year. I cannot control anyone else, and though that really was not what I was trying to do; I want people, rather, I NEED people to carry their weight. It doesn't matter in what area of life; just carry your weight, play your role because teamwork truly does make the dream work. I love when there is harmony in the day... unfortunately, I allowed someone's lack of unity to take me out of my peaceful place.
Day 10: If it was one thing only, I probably would not have cared but this day seemed to be a colossal amount of issues. I am all about solution and problem solving; however as a team, I can only go so far until I have to pass the baton. It was very disappointing to see that baton drop and the reason behind the fall was infuriating, aggravating, frustrating and every other adjective that means the same thing. I want people to care more ABOUT PEOPLE. This was not about me personally, a company is as good or great as its reputation and I strive to be an asset wherever I am. I wish everyone felt that way. It is obvious that is not always the case. Such a shame.
When I got home I just needed to unwind. I was mentally exhausted and physically it took its toll. I needed to relax and calm or center myself. I am much better now; but, it left me with a horrible impression of someone and I don't like that. Teams, no matter where or how they are composed should work together for the betterment of whatever the mission or vision is. I love my team at home... though it only consist of my daughter and me on an intimate level, I know without fail that she has my best interest at heart and I have hers. With my organization, my goal is to have it be comprised of like-minded individuals who have the same idea for the end result. Every area of my life this year is going to have harmony, no matter how it is achieved, and I am making the decision for myself that stress will not be allowed.
Well, I guess we will see how this plays out as this year progresses. I choose to see this as an isolated situation, as a day in a year, not the year in a day. I am right now choosing to let this day's woes go and start fresh tomorrow with a great mindset and outlook for the day. We decide how we live, what we allow into our worlds and how we react or respond to whatever/whomever is placed before us. In this situation, I must let go and let GOD have his way in me. As long as I know within my heart that I did my absolute best to SERVE and respect others today, I can rest easily and I will. I pray that others get it... like REALLY get it. We are here to serve and it is in that service that we are blessed. I believe some people are truly in wrong positions. Some are there by accident, happenstance and others choose to be places for the glory or the financial stability; however, if you do not do what you do with the fruit of the spirit; with love and kindness, humility, etc., then perhaps you need to rethink where you are.
We either compel or repel people with our attitudes and I recall this quote by Charles Swindoll so many years ago... it truly impacted me then. I am making it my goal to begin to live this way again. It blessed me at a time in my life when I was just beginning to grow in understanding of how to love and treat others. We were left with only two commandments at the end of the day; 1) love the Lord with our entirety and 2) love our neighbors as ourselves. What people miss so many times is we must LOVE ourselves before we will ever truly be able to give love to or even receive love from others. It is true that wisdom is the principle thing; but, let us never forget that though we are admonished to get wisdom, we can never operate in it properly without UNDERSTANDING. Put yourself in other's shoes just for a moment and you may just change how you treat them.
Dee, you WILL get better when people behave in manners that you disagree with, that is GROWTH and you are growing, my love.
Signed,
THE ME I AM GOING TO BE.
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