Family for me is primarily my two children, daughter in law, five grandchildren, sister, and aunt. My mother, father, one brother, one nephew, and grandparents have passed. I also have dozens of other less frequently hugged relatives.
MEMORIES
Integrity
Nota:
It has taken some painful life lessons to achieve alignment of my internal and external truths. To paraphrase Spencer Johnson's quote: integrity is my internal truth and honesty is being transparent about that truth with other people.
Balance
Internal
External
Curiosity
Nota:
There is an old Metropolitan Life image of Charlie Brown lying on his back staring at thought bubble clouds with the words "why, why, why, why." That is me. I'm learning the value of finding humor as I ponder the why.
Life Lessons
Sense of Humor
Mindset
Learning/Personal Growth
Nota:
Learning and personal growth aren't just a career choice, they are a passion that I pursue for myself and others. This value also means that I enjoy being involved in different projects. Learn, do or help, then move on to the next idea.
Reading
Facilitating
Coaching
Toastmasters
Formal Education
Connectedness
Nota:
I found this term in Strengths Finder, which states that "in your soul you know that we are all connected." Yes! This belief is essential to my ability to accept people where they are, as they are. I have an underdeveloped and underutilized ability to help people build bridges between different ______ (fill in blank).