A friend of mine gave me this sign to hang in my office. She knew how much I wanted to lead this new school and how much I enjoyed bringing people together to build a vision for our school.
The sign said:
Love What You Do
and it certainly was the perfect gift.
I loved
teaching and learning
leading and collaborating
conversations with the staff
connecting with the parents
celebrating student learning
being part of a learning community
walking into our beautiful building each day
being part of a legacy.
I have been retired for nearly five years. It was a shift that took some time to settle. There were days I missed it terribly. Even now, I get very excited when I am given the opportunity to visit a classroom.
But no matter where we are in life, I believe that we need to take this advice:
Love What You Do
Now, I love
spending time with my grandchildren
going to the movies with my husband
knitting
reading and writing
working in the garden
taking care of the hummingbirds
second-hand store shopping
going to the gym
visiting with friends.
No matter what you do in life. No matter where you are or who you're with...
Love What You Do!
It’s interesting how much what we like about what we do changes with any situation. Perhaps it doesn’t change that much, we lead with our strengths and create joy.
ReplyDeleteIt does make it so much easier -- doesn't it??!! It is clear you love what you do - your happiness shines through in your writing. Thank you for reminding those of us who might miss the signs at this stage of our lives!
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These are good words to remember. It is easy to get caught up in so many issues and not just appreciate the here and now and love what you do. Thanks for the reminder!
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