I was on my way to work like any other regular weekday. About a quarter the way there my thoughts took over and began to steal any peace my day was about to inherit from the beautiful morning. "I hate this about my job....Why do they do this at my job...that is stupid...and this is stupid too...and things would be better IF...and I would NOT hate my job if THEY didn't do this...or say that....or think I was going to do this....."
"Where is the heart in that place? That place has no heart--no soul---just negativity."
But today was different. Really different.
Right after that last thought made its grand entrance into my mind I heard a little voice...a little, tiny voice I am sure I must have heard before---but ignored it because all those negative bully thoughts pushed it to the back of my mind.
This little voice, in the sweetest of tone whispered "Be the change you want to see."
What? Speak up little thought....push your way through those nasty bullies...
"Be the change you want to see."
Huh!?!?
If this place I work at has no heart...has no soul...and I want to see it there...it has to start somewhere---right?
"Where is the heart in that place? That place has no heart--no soul---just negativity."
But today was different. Really different.
Right after that last thought made its grand entrance into my mind I heard a little voice...a little, tiny voice I am sure I must have heard before---but ignored it because all those negative bully thoughts pushed it to the back of my mind.
This little voice, in the sweetest of tone whispered "Be the change you want to see."
What? Speak up little thought....push your way through those nasty bullies...
"Be the change you want to see."
Huh!?!?
If this place I work at has no heart...has no soul...and I want to see it there...it has to start somewhere---right?
Today, was a challenge, but I made an effort to let it start with me.
When I left work today....that place now had a little heart...and that's better then none.
When I left work today....that place now had a little heart...and that's better then none.
Peace & Love.
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ohhhhh....you are going to LOVE the post I will do late tonight. You will say "NO WAY!!"
"Be the change you want to see"
LOL...just you wait hee hee hee!!
P/S I am at the very time I read this finishing a drawing of Ghandi!! Kid you not :)
xxsm
PP/S Proud of you :)
Oh that voice is so quiet. You really have to be still to hear it and that can be so frustrating when you really want to live this spiritual path. I find that my ego is a lot stronger (and apparently larger, ah) than I thought it was. Everyday is like starting over. Kudos to you for your heart opening steps. {{hug}}
As I read your post, my little voice piped up... "see?? I've told you this!" I have made all those same comments about work... and today I will let some change start with me. Thank you!
It is good to remind ourselves that change starts with us, even though it is so very hard sometimes.
I REALLY needed to read what you wrote today. Although I try to maintain a positive outlook, I have been feeling increasingly frustrated and hopeless about my job this year working with a few people who view change or difference as suspect-- but your blog reminded me that I am in my position for a reason. I must Be the change "I" wish to see. May my students grow up to be open-minded, independent thinkers.
Grateful Hugs,
Nancy
I just wrote a post inspired by your situation. If your personal values do not match with those at work, then happiness won't exist. Hang in there a new journey is on the horizon for you.
Thanks for the great post...we all need something inspiring like that sometimes...like every day at my job!
good for you! i love that quote and have employed that technique in troubling times and places. didn't it make you feel better and empowered?!
hey chickie! how's ur challenge? what are your goals? I just bought some uber~old books yesterday to use in my art fun! I LOVE old stuff :) i just listed my FIRST folk art doll~ I'd love it if u'd take a peek & tell me whAT u think~
~smOOches~
eRiCa
www.blujaystudio.com
Connie, I'm so glad you posted this. It's such a powerful yet simple idea, and I think it is difficult for most of us to keep in the forefront of our minds. Thank you for reminding me!
love
jen
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