The Power of "YET"

At work we have been learning a new approach to teaching and disciplining and interacting with students referred to as conscious discipline.  One of the best things I am seeing implemented is called the power of "yet".  When a child/student is frustrated because they don't understand something or can't do something - we respond with "You can't do it "yet"." The permission that instantly gives a child to be ok with not knowing something right that moment is hard to explain.  The hope that gives them can be read in the subtle change of their facial expression and a deep exhale. They realize they still hold the power to accomplish the task ahead.  They just haven't "yet".

Knowing there are possibilities ahead and that we are not trapped in the present is a powerful thing.  It isn't just a good reminder for the kids I work with each day.  It is a great change of perspective for me everyday.  I can always be working toward those things I don't understand or am still trying to master.

The power of "yet" keeps me from beating myself up for things I have not conquered today.  It reminds me that I can be better tomorrow. It gives me incentive to dig in and try harder.

Because, who knows what I haven't accomplished "yet"?

Gratitude: The Best Perspective

I was inspired today by a blog post I read.  The woman writing it was looking at her kitchen from the perspective of gratitude. People had mentioned that she needed to remodel it after she had posted a picture of herself in the kitchen.  After she looked at it again she had a new appreciation for everything it had and the happy memories made in that kitchen.  I feel like it is time for me to start journaling again on a daily basis and gratitude has always been a great focus for me. I have SO much to be grateful for in my life. I need that to be the lens I look through to see the world each day.