wk3 response – @ Catherine Yoho

This is my response to Catherine Yoho's Reading blog post:




Catherine,

I really like how you immediately put the words from this book into practice. I think that was the main intent of the writers.

I think that's what makes this book different from 'positive thinking' books in that it calls for action. It calls for change of the self more than we changing the world. I feel like I've missed a lot in life during the last year because I've been to busy taking myself too seriously with work and the masters program that I've neglected some of the relationships that matter the most to me. This book has helped me reconsider my priorities and I'm starting to see changes in me and how that is affecting everyone else around me.

Thank you for sharing such great personal insights.

wk3 response – @ Jacqueline Jones

This is my response to Jacqueline Jones' week 3 Reading Blog post.





Jacqueline,

I really liked your Voki. It was a fun way to start your presentation. In regards to your comments about the book, I couldn't agree with you more on the violation of rule six and how we need humor to survive a high-stress job. I think that the more personal relationships you build with your co-workers, there are more possibilities of lightening up a dull work environment.

I also appreciate the fact that you share the anecdote your pastor told you. Many times, we're so immersed on our current situation that we can't see the possibilities that would open up to us if we were willing to take initiative like that guy that went to work at Subway. We had a tough time last summer too when my husband was laid off and we had just purchased our first home two months earlier and suddenly, it seemed that everything was going to crumble. At first, he wanted a 'good' job but soon he realized that coming out of college, laid off with less than a year experience he was not going to get anywhere he wanted to be. When he decided to take what was there, he got a job, he is learning a lot with them and his boss has suggested him to take the leadership training with them to take a higher position. I think that when we act, a world of possibilities opens up to us. However, if we are passive, and we wait for change, it will never come.

wk3 Wimba Session - Art of Possibility

This week I could not make it on time to our Wimba session. I was there only for the last 25 minutes. So, I thought it would be good to watch it from the begining in the archive especially because of the Abstract that we have to write by the end of this week.

It's good that I decided to watch it because I was not clear on the "Think Out Loud" blog posts for week 4 nor the Leadership/Publishing project. I'm quite nervous as to whether or not I will be able to finish everything on time. My second cycle just finished last week and I'm working now on the data collection and interpretation.

Then, there was the discussion about "The Art of Possibility".
It has been a great read because it has allowed me to reflect on my self as a wife, as a teacher, as a daughter, as a student. It came at a great time because I needed some encouragement as the end (of the program) is near and I have so many more things going on at work and home.Then, came the youtube video. And this is the line that stood up for me.

Then, there was the discussion about how "The art of possibility" was different from positive thinking. One of my classmates wrote: "The art of possibility is a way of creating possibility rather than thinking of the positive in the a situation." And I agree with this person. I think it's not about seeing what is not there and claiming it. It's about seeing beyond, thinking outside the box, and create new possibilities. It's not just about thoughts but actions.

And for that reason, I really liked the 3rd and 4th chapters: Giving an A and Being a contribution because once you realize your potential or realize the potential in others, there is no limit to what you can do.

wk3 Thinking Out Loud

I'm going to go for a presentation. I think that as much as I have controlled stage fright when it comes to teaching or leading worship, I still get really nervous about public speaking (in English).

Since this publishing/leadership project is about stepping out of our comfort zone, I think that the presentation will be the best choice for me.

And that's all the thinking I can do about this project right now.