Renewal

Took a respite yesterday. Didn’t have a desire to write and I’ve learned it’s best to not force some issues, thinking and documenting what I’m grateful for is one of them. So instead of forcing the issue yesterday I took the day and recharged the battery. I didn’t get a massage but rather relaxed and took it easy. I ate well and in the evening spent some time with friends.

What’s becoming evident is my time here, in this capacity, is nearing an end. I’m uncertain whether that means I’ll travel back to America but it does mean something will change and within a couple of months.

Today, Saturday, December 7, 2019, I am grateful that:

Anthony made it to Cebu safely. We’d stayed in touch since his last visit and rendezvoused briefly after his arrival yesterday. Great guy and I’m fairly certain he’ll become a valuable team member in the not too distant future.

I’ve learned how to be considerate of others and their feelings. After seeing Angel for a couple of weeks, I’m acutely aware of her feelings towards me. Yesterday three opportunities presented themselves which, should Angel have discovered them, my actions would have caused her pain. I chose not to participate in those activities and consider her feelings.

Although given the task of “write something everyday” by my mentor years ago and having done so for the most part, I knew yesterday that forcing the issue was not the right thing so I didn’t. I’m comfortable enough with myself and my abilities to know that when I’m in need of a respite I should take one. Not an indulgence in sloth but rather listening to the “quiet voice” within was my reason for delay.

Resume Something New. Be Impactful!