This weekend was full of beautiful things... I didn't have to work on Saturday and the sun was shining. But the most radiant thing I saw was a house finch. From a distance inside the house I saw a bird on the feeder and didn't recognize it, so I decided to sneak up on it. Oddly enough, it didn't seem to notice me inching my way towards it. Finally, as I got close enough, I discovered why. It's right eye had been compromised. There it was, sitting on the feeder, eating away, having survived some type of injury. I began to wonder what may have caused the damage, only to stop myself and think, THIS is a bird to admire. It probably isn't complaining to its friends about how hard it is with only one eye... instead, it's doing what it needs to do to survive- focusing on what it can do instead of what it can't do- having faith that it will make it through another day.
I want to be like this bird. Confident in myself regardless of the things I often let hold me back... and trust that others can see the beauty within, instead of focusing on my flaws. I am happy, healthy, and full of life. Yep, I've just pumped myself up for another great week of work! I hope you make the most of your week as well.
God is good. God is great. God is LOVE.
YOU'RE SUCH AN INSPIRATION, HONEY!
ReplyDeleteI didn't fully appreciate this about myself until a few years ago, when I suddenly realized that I was wasting my time worrying about things I cannot change. It makes you realize that you have room for so many more ways to promote the positives in your life.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a story you may want to share with your students...I'm very happy you shared it with all of us! Thanks! It's also one that I can pass along to a new teacher who is struggling.
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