The 30 day exercise. Day 07

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  What filled me with enthusiasm today?

Definitely the lunch date with Zaza and Stef. It provided me with some much-needed respite from a hectic time. We had a lovely time sharing life and conversations. We also agreed to follow a guide that encourages us to try and read the Bible from cover to cover. We started with Day 01 today, which was, as expected, the first chapter of Genesis. It was exactly the intellectual fix I had been craving for quite some time now.

I love my job, and I know it's within academia, but it's mostly about giving to others. I hate to admit it, but I haven't been receiving the intellectual stimulation I need from where I spend most of my time lately. Today, however, we spent around four hours sharing our thoughts and hearts with one another. It was the mental exercise I needed to feel truly rested. It felt like a safe space. 

What drained me of energy today?

Waking up early on a Saturday morning because I had to facilitate an admissions procedure for our school. It's not enjoyable to spend Saturdays at work for more than seven weeks in a row now. This vice principal role is proving to be more challenging than I first anticipated. It's not that the work is overwhelming—I can handle that—but I think I might be investing too much of myself into the role. Maybe I’m giving too much of myself away?

I understand that leaders are expected to give more without expecting anything in return, but it’s just... not that easy.

What did I learn about myself today?

I realized I've been craving some good, deep, and intellectual conversations. 

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