Hello to the Blog World,
I am participating in the Reflective Writing Club 6 week blogging journey. I’ve wanted to try this for a bit, so thanks @one and @katiepalacios for the blog name suggestion.
Writing prompt #1- “What do I know now that I’d wish I’d known then?
I’ve thought a lot about this since seeing our first prompt. My first thought was...nothing...I truly enjoy the serendipitous nature of most of my life’s discoveries. Sometimes knowing what’s ahead is scary, and the ruminating and what if’s immobilizing.
Take for instance the day I found out I was pregnant with my first child...does anyone really want to know about labor before you get there...no way. When diagnosed with breast cancer, would I have left the oncologists office with hope and faith if I’d known the absolutely devastating impact of chemo and radiation?
On the other hand...I do know now that my life has meaning, my work is important, and that my strength lies in connecting and creating authentic relationships with others. At the end of the day, I work hard to give my best every day, knowing that I have much to learn. For so many years I doubted my ability to take on the role of College President, but today I am grateful everyday for the opportunity to serve the students, faculty and classified professionals of #sdmesacollege.
So, what I know now that I wish I’d known then is this...keep your mind and ❤️ open to new things, push yourself to be vulnerable, and occasionally just jump into something new...like writing a blog. Or in the case of our new spring 18 students....welcome to #sdmesacollege!
#CCCWrite
