I am influenced by my surroundings.
Today I turned off my ‘early’ alarm. This alarm is the one I set to get up for my yoga and meditation. 4:45 – Turned it right off! (Second alarm is always set.) 6:00 – snooze, snooze and snooze and then off at 6:15…only because that is when my programmed snooze choice ends. Still sleeping until 6:40…I must be at work by 7:25. Up and at ’em I go, thankful for our dress down day at work – Unity (Anti-Bullying) Day – jeans, t-shirt (purchased by my principal) and my matching orange Converse All Stars!
I get to work exhausted, and I am greeted by my Morning Mindset crew – students who come in 15 minutes early to do some yoga and meditation with me to get ready for the school day! Boy did I need that today! These students are so happy and positive, ready for anything that happens. I am immediately excited and happy, singing and stretching along with them! Just like that, my exhaustion is gone and I’m ready for the day! Those students turned my frown upside down in a matter of seconds! Influenced by their energy and positive outlook on life reminded me that I am alive and am grateful to live in the moment!
As I am influenced by my environment, I am reminded that in a matter of seconds, I can make a change in my outlook. I was given a great gift this morning and will try to give that same gift to myself when these cherubs are not around!
I am influenced by my surroundings….for which I am always there, so can turn that influence inward! Perhaps I can even influence someone else’s outlook on a rainy Wednesday! Most importantly – me – and my influence on me will make all the difference in a day!