Dear
AALNC Members,
We
all wear many “hats” in our lives:
spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling, child, employee, volunteer,
etc. Our family, professional, and
volunteer commitments often feel as though they compete for our limited time
and deplete our wellspring of energy, leaving little opportunity for us to
recharge and re-energize.
However,
taking time to replenish this well is essential, as it allows us to remember
what’s important in our lives, remember why we do what we do, and renew our
devotion to the activities and commitments that are close to our hearts.
I
encourage you all, especially our many valued AALNC volunteers, to regularly
devote time to unplug your devices and recharge yourselves. Take a moment each day to focus on yourself,
reflect on your many blessings, and recognize that satisfaction comes from
within. This perspective is summed up in
the following quote, which is hung en route to a monastery in the beautiful
country of Bhutan (pictured below): “Happiness
is not something readymade. It comes
from your own actions.”
How
do you replenish your well? In what ways
do those activities impact your various commitments?
Warmly,
Julie Dickinson
President, AALNC
860-208-6670
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