In order to do this new job well, I need to listen...to many people... in many meetings...
For the past year or so, I have been wanting to serve this way. I have been watching what was happening around me and just itching to get in there and help. And I am hopeful that I can help.
However, I remembered today that I need to be aware of my limits.
I am a problem-solver, a fixer, a people-pleaser... Those traits can be strengths or weaknesses, depending on how well I can find balance.
I can't fix every problem I see. That is not my job.
I have learned this lesson from the Universe in other ways. "Fixing" Anthy was my goal for way too long. Every other zen momma out there figures out that there is no "fixing" our children - special needs or typically developing. These shorter humans are who they are - our gift, our lesson, our joy.
Professionally, it will be worth my time to invest energy and thought into this lesson of "how to empower, not fix". In my new role, I think my biggest challenge will be feeling where those boundaries are found among helping, empowering, and intruding.
It is so easy for me to swoop in and tell everyone what to do. (It's the best thing about being a math teacher... x = 5, darnit!) But I don't believe I was put on this earth to do the easy things. I wasn't elected by my colleagues to remain in my comfort zone. I was elected to serve. Serve, I will...
I have faith that I can find that balance and maintain healthy and helpful boundaries. I might need help though.
My wise, sister-in-law Rose preaches well that it takes a village.
Turns out I might a need a village soon... Who's in? The only requirements are that you're willing to (1) call me out if you sense BS and (2) help me be better at this human being/teacher/leader thing. If interested, let me know as soon as possible. The pay is not competitive, BUT there could be cookies in it for you...
