Work Hard

Work harder on yourself than anything else. ~ Stephanie Staples in today’s session

Stephanie had used this motto during her presentation at my workplace earlier this year and it resonated with me then as it did today. As I celebrate my half century of life, I do believe that in recent years I have been diligent about doing my inner work. Last year I hired a coach to help me with some professional decisions. I have done some healing work with prayer teams. I have been to all sorts of medical professionals to seek physical wholeness. I have done some spiritual exercise. I have tried to be brutally honest with myself as I do it all. I do think I work pretty hard on myself, pushing into realms that need to be explored and refurbished. I believe though that the work is never-ending.

Today was a great day to do the session. It is raining and the waters are rough. During the waltz lesson, we looked like drunken marionettes, sloshing around the floor, as the ship rocked back and forth. The schedule on the ship is packed full of events from dance and art lessons to speakers and musicians to basketball games and Olympic playoffs. Never a dull moment for those who wish to be engaged in something!

As I type this, I am on my Netbook, outside the Martini Bar where there is a Trivia game about to begin. The bartender just finished entertaining everyone in between activities with card tricks. Earlier today I went to hear the Naturalist give an overview of Alaska, commenting on the difference between black and brown bears (have a look at their back molars), where to see humpback whales on the cruise, the number of eagles who were killed at one point in Alaska to preserve salmons (128,000 or so), and the retreat of the glaciers with the exception of the Hubbard which is advancing. I found him knowledgeable and entertaining and may try to catch him again. I caught an upbeat A Cappella group performing. I am trying to find a good balance of trying new things and going to activities with rest and relaxation. It is already a challenge on Day 2. Today would be an excellent day to submerge myself in the outdoor hot tub or lounge on one of those heated ceramic tile loungers in the Spa.

Right now the sea seems to be less turbulent. Several people are seasick so I am glad I am not. I do feel a little queasy at times. Hopefully, this will pass without too much incidence. I know some of my family members would be tossing their cookies right now.

What are you doing today to work harder on yourself?

Peace,

Suzanne