I struggled this week with a very simple community based project. I was upset with myself for not being able to inspire others to see the value in these types of projects. I was of the mind that it would be easier to do the project myself rather than to keep coxing others to do their parts.It has made me reluctant to put my name on other projects which I guess would be defeating the whole idea.
In the end I tried to see the value this has for me. What I could learn from this experience and what I could bring to the next project. I think I lost sight of who I am supposed to be helping and that it is not about me. The "what's in it for me " way of thinking is hard to combat...
Here's hoping I cam learn to open my eyes
Linda
Silent River Kung Fu
Stony Plain, Alberta
Canada
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I struggle with this as a mother. It is easier and less stressful to do it myself then to badger my teenager, which teaches him nothing except that if he whines enough or leaves it there long enough mom will take care of it. Some days it takes all I have and be the "bad guy", instead of doing it myself. Your blog has provided an incentive to keep being the "bad guy", as I don't want to teach him that taking advantage of others by not doing his part is okay.
Thank-you,
Darnell
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