It's been awhile; approximately one entire month (as my 6 year old would put it). So, what's been going on? EVERYTHING and I've learned to appreciate that. I accept that I am exactly where I am supposed to be at this point in my life (A New Earth) and having the exact experiences that I am supposed to be having. With that, I am enjoying some pretty cool side effects.
So, what is EVERYTHING? Let's count them.
First, for the past month I have been working on putting together a design team for the CPS RFP (e-i-e-i-o). I love learning, so this process has been great. With it is comes a 13 workshop series hosted by CPS. It addresses the steps of designing a new school. So, I've been attending the workshops two days per week.
Second, I've been working on completing my Masters Program. This includes two classes per week, lots of writing, (another favorite of mine) and lately a few interviews, networking opportunities and presentations. A load of work is expected of us but, it is completely preparing me for the many tasks that come with designing the school. In 8 weeks I graduate (whew) with an MSNM (Master's of Science in Non-profit Management with a concentration in Fund Raising).
Third, the classes and programs that my children are in are coming to an end but, my husband has just changed his work schedule and pulled back on the amount of kid time he is willing to commit to (specifically time with my nephew, not our kids). That translates into me putting in more time. There is a reason for everything and I have accepted that I have not been truly devoting face time to the kids. This realization has benefited the kids and me. BTW, that same husband (like I have others, who could handle that?) has been hassling me about the time frame in which I plan to be producing an income. He is concerned that I am planning to commit my life to volunteer work (The CPS project is like a school project, 'no pay'). So, again, I know this has a purpose, but right now, his comments simply roll off my back.
So, in the midst of my whirlwind schedule and non-compassionate spouse, I have begun to get comfortable, because I have come to recognize that the schedule and balancing act force me to be present. If I were not present with each project, I would be unable to accomplish any of them. And that is the key to why I am at this stage of my life. In the past, whenever I would ask the Universe to present me with an opportunity, I would ask for multiples. The universe is just, it would send each of my requests at the same time. Time after time, I would get overwhelmed, not by the work itself, but by the anticipation of how difficult it would all become. As a result, the fear I created would choke my efforts and I would accomplish nothing. This time though, I recognize and cherish the need to be present. So, when it is time to be with my kids, I simply tell myself I'm spending time with the kids and I become present in that interaction (that does not include park time, because that has also become about my time to socialize). When I am working on school stuff, it's one class and one project at a time. Some things are late, but all things are focused. When I am working on CPS stuff, I am present in that project too.
The result of my new found presence has somehow translated into extra time. I am eating healthier and enjoying more meals with my family. I am running more frequently and more efficiently. I am actually enjoying the run and doing 3 miles non-stop. The side-effect is more peace of mind and less weight.
Now, isn't that pretty cool:)
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