I was speaking with a friend the other day telling him that I wish I could have more of those blissful moments when everything just feels like it’s going to be ok. I used to have lots of them in the past but they seem few and far between now. I am a worrier and have no shame in admitting that. I have used all the tools in my toolbox and others to try and overcome my worry. I will continue to work on it through prayer and meditation.
My friend said something that helped me tremendously. He said that I should relax in the moment of bliss and really try to have it last longer since I am having fewer moments maybe I can make the ones I have last longer. I liked that and am working on that. I am also going to try and work that into my presentations and speaking topics when I visit or speak virtually at a school.
So many principals, counselors, and teachers have reached out to me over the past several months to tell me about the struggles and worries their students are having during this unprecedented time. I think it is ok for us as adults to show a little weakness and uncertainty too. Together we can get through the down moments. I can’t fake being positive all the time. When I do, when we do, it isn’t genuine. Be vulnerable with kids. They will love you for it and maybe it will make the moments of goodness last.