"I am the framework for everything that happens in my life". What a powerful message Zander sends with his tenth practice of possibility. It seems so easy to sit back and place blame on others to make ourselves feel less guilty. The true test is our ability to see how challenges and situations fit into our game of life. What have we done to bring different situations into our own lives? If we actually spend some time looking into the situation it is humbling to think about all of the different ways in which we welcome things into our lives without even realizing.
Owning up to everything that happens to us and choosing the being on board approach opens one to the possibility of a much more graceful journey. Taking responsibility for everything in our lives allows us to quickly get back on the track we were on before a challenging situation or event that may have occurred in our lives. When you grace yourself in this manner it leaves you free to choose again and move on.
Of all messages I have read from Zander I feel this is by far the most meaningful message! This is a great strategy to teach our young students. So many times students have an excuse for why their work doesn't get done and never does it include any choices of their own. They do not seem to see how they have brought certain situations upon themselves. What a powerful lesson to teach, being the board.
Jodi,
ReplyDeleteWow, you were able to pull something out of the chapters that has a huge impact if we let it. We all are equipped with some special ability that helps us get through the tough times in life. The game of life is played everyday and we can choose to have that graceful journey or one of regrets. It is so easy to see what other people are doing wrong then to look in the mirror and say what can I improve on today? If we would own our own junk and realize that even though we are human, we are also the only person who can change something within our own lives. If we are always pointing a finger at someone else then we don't take any time to work on ourselves and in the end we are the loser. I agree with you and Zander that this is a critical message to learn ourselves as well as teach our students to do the same. Imagine a world where everyone stepped up their own game... we would all be winners!
Jodi,
ReplyDeleteYes, I completely agree with your statement that "students do not see how they have brought certain situations upon themselves." As educators, if we could only make them see the forest through the trees, but sadly, many students will not be able to until later in life. I think you nail it in your statement that when we take responsibility in our lives, it is much easier to get back on track. Throughout this month, I have appreciated your insight and opinions, for that I thank you.
Nicely done.
I agree with your comments on how our students make excuses for what really is their choice, their power. It is our job as their mentor to remind them of what they control and what are their responsibilities, especially when it comes to their own education and learning.
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