Everyone needs different kinds of acknowledgement. Some people need public validation. I am a fan of the simplistic yet sincere. Earlier this week I had a parent send me an e-mail of thanks. At conferences she and her husband were feeling a the stress of their daughter. Typically, the students conferences with the parent, this student didn't even show. Basically, I explained expectations and other information that they had not known. My guess is the daughter was not sharing the reality of the situation (not quite sure). Anyway, the mom took the time to write a sincere e-mail of thanks. Today as I was walking through the parking lot, she was leaving. She actually stopped her car to say thanks (again). I wish more people knew the importance of a sincere thanks. It doesn't have to be some grand gesture, merely a simple show of appreciation.
Today I went back to the interweb to find out what I could post about that would relate to sankalpa . "...Sankalpa has the potential to release tremendous power by clearly defining and focusing on a chosen goal." My chosen goal since May has truly been on being physically active. Since it's cold and miserable out, I've been being active inside instead of outside. December 6th (or something like that) was the last time I ventured outside for physical activity. I, however, have still been going to they gym and focusing on being physically fit (or at least burning enough calories to eat more food). Yesterday I received an early morning text from a friend in God's Country . President Obama was talking about "The President's Challenge" . Today (I tried yesterday and decided to put it off until today... forget out it... let it happen... put it aside... clear my mind of it... all probably sankalpa) I formed a group. The...
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