Slow Down And Be Careful What You Wish For



The school year was in full swing and kids were in classes. The pressure of being a principal was mounting and taking a lot of focus to make sure that I was doing the job to my full potential. There were moments, where I thought to myself, 'I need a break'. I never thought I would actually get one. 

Over three weeks ago I had come home from work with aspirations of doing lots of housework. I was on the phone with the electric company as I was walking down the stairs and then I was suddenly at the bottom step looking at the ceiling, wondering what had just happened. I had fallen and as I fell I heard something snap in my leg, I was in excruciating pain. My wife quickly responded and ushered the kids to get in the car, we were going to the ER. Once their it was confirmed, I had broken my leg in two places and would need surgery the following week.

I was upset. I was in shock. I was in pain.

Suddenly I was faced with the break that I needed, but now did not want. Too often we say I just need a break, I need to sleep for a week. Having had the opportunity the last few weeks, there is nothing more that I would like to do then get back on my feet and be at school.

The next time you wish for a break, remember that these wishes get granted, but not always in the way we think. We need to remember that we must balance our lives in order to stay productive. A long break is not what you need, you need to have balance. 

Be The One that remembers that you are not indestructible and sometimes just need to slow down.

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