Commitment

Love and Commitment have always been my 2 highest core values. When I make a commitment, it is a promise that originated in love. When I see a need, I fill it, or I find other resources that can do the job better than I can.

Throughout my now almost 50 years in professional service to education, I have made countless commitments. My commitments often seem to be involuntary. I don't think, I automatically say yes. Sometimes that has been problematic.

I find that more often, my service to schools, teachers, students, and parents is part of my identity. My commitments make me part of any organization I am serving.

My commitments are relationships built on empathy, compassion, and trust.

I love my work. I love those I serve. Together we build a structure for students and staff to thrive, learn, and be healthy. My commitments are my identity. They are how I get acquainted with those I serve. My commitments make my pulse beat. They make my eyes shine and they make my face glow.

My commitments coincide with my sense of purpose. They are why I am here. They give me, and my life, a sense of meaning. My commitments have brought me freedom from fear, addictions, depression, and narcissism. My commitments have built my character. 

My commitments have helped me answer the essential question: "What is life asking of me?"

So, reflect on your life. What have you loved doing? What has uplifted your heart and soul? What has called to you? 

Commit your life to those answers.