Continuing forward

The beginning of this week was a little rough.  Yesterday, Friday, was the best day of the week.  I was focused on teaching, and did not worry about the common demands put on us teachers from outside the classroom (new curriculum, test prep, etc.).  I found myself laughing with my students, grabbing their undivided attention, and observing their accomplishments compared to September (writing and reading for long periods of time).  I was proud of them and proud to be their teacher, a teacher.

With my daily yoga and meditation practice, I can observe this sense of calmness and stillness that I carry with me throughout my work day.  With about 5 full weeks in of this daily practice, I cannot even imagine the future benefits.

At the end of my day yesterday, my younger brother called to check in on me.  I once said to my family that my brother-in-law was like the older brother I never had.  I have often thought of the comment, and take it back fully.  My younger brother is the older brother I have always had.  He has this ability to listen and give sound advice with ease.  His words resonate with me, and have been more powerful than he may realize, offering positive actions to take place when I most needed them.  I look up to him, and so do my two sisters I believe.

Mike & Riss