I'm just as guilty as the next meatsuit when it comes to the example Brene Brown mentions in her TED Talk "The Power of Vulnerability". Remember it? The one where you cling to the one "area of improvement" your boss mentions and forget all about the thousand other things you're doing right.
Yep. That's pretty much me.
Try as I might, I replay over and over the one negative part of my day or the one silly thing I said or the one thing I could have done better.
And then the universe decides to send me a wink...a little swirl of magic to remind me that in order to stand in the light you have to look for it. Maybe even walk over and flip the switch. Perhaps light a candle instead of cursing the darkness.
Thank you for the honest evaluations. A few were not what I would have given you, but most were right on point.
I'll see you tomorrow for SAS!
Love and Light,
Beltran
Today's Song: "Under Pressure" Queen (those lyrics!)
Looking forward to some more SAS presentations tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteExcited for another round of SAS!
ReplyDeleteThose lyrics seriously tripped me up. I can't wait for tomorrow's SAS!!
ReplyDeleteI'm curious if you Beltran think I deserve what I gave my self. Also I really missed watching every one trying to awkwardly dance today.
ReplyDeleteMy god, Under Pressure brought back some serious memories from Freshman year. It's crazy to think that we're juniors now, when only a moment ago we just arrived. I'm super pumped for SAS tomorrow, PLUS pink out!
ReplyDeleteThere are far too many positives I see as day to day, minor accomplishments. It’s human nature to hold ourselves to expectations and not feel any sense of pride in reaching them, because we see them as if they’re merely expected. But mistakes need to be a valued part of every day as well. Learning is a part of living, and a key component to learning is making mistakes. Looking forward to some insightful SAS tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteI miss being able to present in front of people who otherwise would never hear my voice, as well as getting to know people I'd never have the guts to speak with one on one. Cherish the opportunity
ReplyDeleteHonestly need some SAS tomorrow, I think the whole class does.
ReplyDeleteAgree
Delete"the universe decides to send me a wink...a little swirl of magic" love it
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to SAS tomorrow! After period 1's last two days I feel like the whole class is looking forward to it too.
ReplyDeleteNever knew the song that meant "Physics test" could ever have any other meaning! Extremely necessary today.
ReplyDeleteFlashback to freshman year in Mr. Benz really hit me hard during second period today.
ReplyDeleteThis class is challenging because it makes us think about ourselves in ways we never wished to do so. However, that is what I think will make the biggest difference in our lives.
ReplyDeleteVery excited for SAS tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteThe SAS tomorrow is much need and I am highly looking forward to it.
ReplyDeleteAhhh I LOVE that song! Reminds me of Mr. Benz class, freshman year.
ReplyDeleteLove you Beltan! Hope nobody gets roasted like rotisserie chicken... haha
ReplyDeleteMy bio teacher played that song today because we had a test. :D
ReplyDeleteHopefully the SAS this week will get us to debate like last weeks.
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ReplyDeleteI am hyped for the SAS tomorrow!
ReplyDelete"And love dares you to care for the people on the edge of the night and love dares you to change our way of caring about ourselves"
ReplyDeleteThe fact that we are able to pick our grades is still bewildering. We are able to actually choose what our futures can hold for us. I hope at least choose something close to what we deserve not just what we want.
ReplyDeleteJust seeing the title "Under Pressure" gets my heart rate going thinking about those "stressful" freshmen days.
ReplyDeleteExcited for SAS tomorrow, especially being in my class!
ReplyDeleteIt's weird to think that a song that once meant under the pressure of a physics test could have a completely different meaning within only a couple years of time. I'm excited for SAS tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteI’ve heard “Under Pressure” so much over the past three years, yet I’ve never stopped to pay attention to the lyrics. I find it really interesting how something I thought I understood ended up being so much more complex. Can’t wait to see what people will talk about for SAS tomorrow.
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