Today was like reading a great book... I wasn't giving any thought to replying because I was enjoying all your little mini stories and adventures with neighbors and birds.. But I have to say before you ever took the new personality test.... having known you most of your life and worked with you endless hours... I could have told you you were a reformer.... and liked to improve things..... Couldn't have done without you...
As always, so timely your posts are to me, Elizabeth. I just started reading Atomic Habits to try and make some changes for myself as it seems important to accomplish something every day no matter how miniscule. I bought a few pairs of fleece-lined leggings in a brand that I enjoy myself and donated to a homeless shelter. I track the birds in my back garden on my Merlin app and we are up to 145 different species - I remain pleased that we must be doing *something* right and yes, the Eastern Towhees are also here! I am tending my own African violets in their Ziplock bag oxygen tents and ONE is finally showing tiny new leaves! Microscopic triumphs when I feel so helpless.
I am like you - I can never accept that there isn't a way out, something else to try.
The state of the world and all its hatred haunts me as I think it does most women, especially - and also, I have had a loss of innocence about how poorly women are treated and often with such contempt. My best friend has been a top neurologist for many years but when she was a resident, she and the other (female) residents were always the ones dispatched to fetch coffees for the (male) doctors. She is one of the brightest lights in my life and in her patients' lives. Finally, I am an INFJ with Myers-Briggs - you? Thanks, Elizabeth for writing xo
Low emotional intelligence? I personally have never seen it myself, so not sure about those tests. But I definitely see a person who cares about making the world a better place in work and life. These are tough times and self compassion will help us find resilience to survive and thrive. Sending you and your readers a little tranquility during these challenging moments.
Today was like reading a great book... I wasn't giving any thought to replying because I was enjoying all your little mini stories and adventures with neighbors and birds.. But I have to say before you ever took the new personality test.... having known you most of your life and worked with you endless hours... I could have told you you were a reformer.... and liked to improve things..... Couldn't have done without you...
As always, so timely your posts are to me, Elizabeth. I just started reading Atomic Habits to try and make some changes for myself as it seems important to accomplish something every day no matter how miniscule. I bought a few pairs of fleece-lined leggings in a brand that I enjoy myself and donated to a homeless shelter. I track the birds in my back garden on my Merlin app and we are up to 145 different species - I remain pleased that we must be doing *something* right and yes, the Eastern Towhees are also here! I am tending my own African violets in their Ziplock bag oxygen tents and ONE is finally showing tiny new leaves! Microscopic triumphs when I feel so helpless.
I am like you - I can never accept that there isn't a way out, something else to try.
The state of the world and all its hatred haunts me as I think it does most women, especially - and also, I have had a loss of innocence about how poorly women are treated and often with such contempt. My best friend has been a top neurologist for many years but when she was a resident, she and the other (female) residents were always the ones dispatched to fetch coffees for the (male) doctors. She is one of the brightest lights in my life and in her patients' lives. Finally, I am an INFJ with Myers-Briggs - you? Thanks, Elizabeth for writing xo
Start with that at-hand,
daily acts, what’s in our hands.
Show up, speak up, stand.
...
Outcomes? Beyond us.
How we play the cards we’re dealt,
that is in our hands.
...
May we lock our arms,
may we do what’s in our hands.
Each day, come what may.
Low emotional intelligence? I personally have never seen it myself, so not sure about those tests. But I definitely see a person who cares about making the world a better place in work and life. These are tough times and self compassion will help us find resilience to survive and thrive. Sending you and your readers a little tranquility during these challenging moments.
Thank you. I needed that.
You’ve done it again!
Weaved (woven?) a braid of stories and observations and impressions.
Created opportunities for me to reflect and consider, even change my perspective.
Thank you for all that.
And for the prompt. Gotta go now; 3 things await.