Introspection has long been a driving force in my life. So have curiosity, risk-taking, the push to learn and grow, and (unfortunately) the constant need to make everyone happy. Throughout my adolescence and adulthood these forces have been known to rush at me, simultaneously, from all directions, each vying for control. They create eddies, sending me spinning, as I seek new adventures, overload myself with new "assignments," and respond to the internal pressure to do everything "right."
My ongoing campaign is this: To train myself in the art of self-regulation as I listen most carefully to the still, gentle voice that guides me to a place of fulfilled purpose and overall well-being. Rather than continue to strive to meet unrealistic standards that result only in overload and fatigue, the goal is now to listen carefully to intuition and the spiritual voice of reason and to aim to keep step only with them.
About Me
- Jefferson County Youth Leadership Forum
- This blog is intended to act as a neutral meeting place for those involved in the lives of youth in Jefferson County, Washington. Here is a place to dialogue about the needs of our kids, to discuss how we can effectively work to create safe, fun, approachable and relevant activities and hang-outs, havens for our kids that will encourage overall well-being. Ultimately this is a place to dialogue about and develop the best possible system for keeping our kids from getting bored and turning to unhealthy and destructive sources for entertainment.
1 comment:
It's noble that you are making the attempt anyway, I admire your adventurous spirit!
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