No Somos Nada
We didn’t plan to see the eclipse. We saw a nearly full eclipse in Tulsa, and it was interesting but not life changing. Then our schedules worked out and we said, “why not?” We drove about 6 hours to a small town with a good view of the total eclipse, according to the maps I found online. Leading up to it, we watched through our solar eclipse glasses, and I plugged my ears so I could experience it without the running commentary of people nearby. Did I mention I’m in perimenopause? 😉
And then it happened. For a minute and a half we witnessed something incredible. Everything fell away, and we were in that moment completely.
Seeing the Same Painting Differently
This week, I observed part of a mental health awareness course for teachers. I’ll be leading coaching and leadership courses for this organization, so it was a meaningful way to step back into work.
These were educators, people who spend their days guiding, supporting, and showing up for others. There was a little hesitation at first, but by the end of the week, I was struck by the vulnerability in the room and by how much they seemed to value the chance to connect with peers.
It made me think about how few opportunities many adults have for that. When you are constantly giving your attention, energy, and care to others, there may not be many chances for reflection with your peers or even simple, honest conversation with other adults.
