Emotions are a funny thing - sometimes showing up as excitement and accomplishment yet just as often as mixed emotions and anxiety.
As I continue to plant the seeds to Bloom, memories and emotions from the start of my #journey2bloom often come rushing back. Today's reflection resulted in emotions of Pride, Fulfillment, Vulnerability, Insecurity and Gratitude.
It led me to delve deeper into which memories triggered each of those emotions and perhaps why.
I finally recognized it revolved around offering and/or receiving help.
When it comes to offering vs. receiving help, For me, the feelings show up as follows:
A sense of Pride and Fulfillment when offering help to others
A sense of Vulnerability and Insecurity when asking for help
A sense of Gratitude when accepting help offered without asking
With today's reflection, I recommit to being open to receive help and open to asking for it when I really need an ear, a hand, some words of wisdom or simply guidance on something I don't know much about. Had I not asked for help 11+ years ago my boys, both with learning differences, would be in a much different place than they are today. Each on their own path, yet each growing and thriving in their own way.
What feelings show up for you when it comes to offering vs. receiving help?
What happens when you do ask for help?
Why is asking for help so hard for most?
Coming Soon:
Group discussions focused on
Topics important to parents of students with learning differences
#journey2bloom #inspireresilience #ittakesavillage #movingmountains #wordsmatter #advocacy #parenting #findingyourvoice #learningdifferences #mentorcoaching
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