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7 Lessons & a Latin Quote Learned in 2018

12/29/2018

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As our Christmas decorations come down and boxes that have been stored for over a year in our garage are unpacked while we remodeled after Hurricane Harvey, I am sitting back and looking at my "big picture".  I am grateful to be a part of the #CompelledTribe and to have developed a practice of sharing my thoughts and learning through blogging. (More about the #CompelledTribe and why I blog here.)

Here goes where I am as we close out 2018.....

I’ve found this year to be filled with reflections on gratitude, appreciation, inspiration to keep learning, stretching, growing, exploring, creating, and contemplating who I am meant to be.  Seven take aways from 2018 that I will carry forward in my journey are:

  • Failure is an opportunity for growth. It is evidence that I had the courage to try. It is the best way to learn how to do (or not do) whatever I am striving to achieve.
  • Try not to ever pass up an opportunity to travel. Being a traveler expands world views, perspectives, and empathy in powerful ways.. It makes us more insightful and accepting.
  • Loss comes in many forms. It isn’t something we get over but something we learn to live with and shapes who we are and how we see other people. (Empathy) 
  • Use my opportunities and privileges to extend more opportunities and privileges to others.
  • Things gather dust and most things will eventually end up in a donation box.  Keep it simple.
  • My time is the most valuable and precious commodity I have. Gifting it to others is the most meaningful gift I can give. Filling my time with people who make me feel motivated, challenged, inspired, valued, or loved is the most valuable and memorable gift I can give myself.
  • Never settle for what is, continually ask what if... including looking within. (It's ok to change your mind and your goals.) 

I learned the Latin phrase alis volat propriis or "She flies with her own wings."  It makes me smile. 
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Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!  Now on to the fun of thinking of my three words for 2019! What will yours be?  #ChallengeOn
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Jennifer@TheCompelledEducator link
12/30/2018 12:16:22 pm

You always seem to put into words what I'm thinking/feeling. I can SO relate to your reflections of 2018. I always learn from you, and I'm so thankful to be able to travel to see you this past year. I hope we can do more of that in the future. Thank you for lifting up others each day.
Best,
Jennifer

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Debbie
12/31/2018 04:16:22 pm

Thank you Jennifer! And I too treasure the time we had together, Your encouragement and support has been such a blessing to me.
Debbie

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Lori Green
12/30/2018 01:36:52 pm

Debbie,
Such great reflections! Thank you for sharing your insights. I especially love the phrase! Sending peace your way as you continue down your path!
Lori

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Debbie
12/31/2018 04:18:45 pm

Lori,
Thank you for reading and sharing! Wishing you a wonderful 2019 and looking forward to many more great conversations through Voxer!

Debbie

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