Wake Up Call

Woke up to a call from Crystal. We’d spoken a few hours before but with a 14 hour time difference we needed to reschedule our phone call and did so. Here’s part of what I learned or was reminded of once more: “Experience is the best teacher and it doesn’t have to be your experience.”

After provided some answers to questions Crystal did some research and was able to decipher something I’d been struggling with for more than two years. I’m keenly aware of my limitations(benefits of honest self appraisals) so after I become aware of an area of deficiency I’m most interested in acquiring the experience of someone who’s overcome and mastered that particular area. Crystal has done so in my newest area of interest.

We covered my topic of interest and several of hers and after about 90 minutes ended our call with a follow up scheduled for this weekend.

Today, Monday, December 23, 2019, I am grateful that:

I remembered my mom’s death anniversary with fondness. It’s been four years and I think of her daily. No sadness only fond memories and laughter if she were able to comment on me living in another country.

I’m willing to ask for the assistance of others. I have a history of not asking for help and being the helper versus the one receiving help. It takes a bit of humility but I’m willing to ask for help when needed. I’ll never be able to accomplish all He has set for me to do without the assistance of others.

I cleared things up with Angel. Although my feelings haven’t changed much after contemplation of my delivery and setting a boundary, I could’ve used less harsh and direct language. I have a tendency to be candid and based on my interactions with individuals here, my candor is usually interpreted as rude and disrespectful. I’m learning to be a bit more diplomatic.

I’m still growing and learning. It’s really the only reason I’d have to ask for help. If I stayed in my comfort zone, worked at the same job, with the same company, and lived in the same area, I’d never need the help of others. I’d dwell in my comfort zone, content with mediocrity(great for others, not me). So I grow! I thrive! I ask for help when needed and offer help when needed(reciprocity).

How do you grow?

Be Great! Be Grateful!