Grades DO matter…

As this semester comes to an end, I think about a statement I often hear others use “grades don’t matter”. Grades DO matter, well at least to me they do……how am I
supposed to note  my growth…… how am I supposed to know where to improve……how will I grow without grades…..?.....Sure down the road they will mean much of nothing because school will be the past, but in this moment of my life I need my grades for growth. Going back to school has been one of the BEST gifts I've ever given  myself, I love learning, and I’ve let go of fears of not being able to succeed………yes, one of the greatest gifts ever. It’s led me to the realization that I love being a nurse as much as I love being a yoga teacher. I love helping others heal themselves, it’s forced me to heal myself, and I mean forced in the best way possible.

I’m a bit overwhelmed yet relaxed, if that makes sense…….the end of one year and thebeginning of another….reflection, reflection, reflection………In such a personal way, 2012 has been one of my BEST years EVER!! Life, is such an amazing blessing….ever changing and oh so challenging, forcing you to grow or wither in what if’s……I love a challenge, even if it brings heart aches and tears, I know it’s part of the process; leaving me a bit more aware of myself, creating balance......it’s about balance. I’ve also experienced some of my happiest moments in life this year, so how can I complain or think negatively about the not so great times. The balance keeps me grounded, true to myself and growing…..most important, growing.
~T.

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