What a challenging, though-provoking, exhilarating day we
had today! It was FULL ON!!
We started our day of challenges talking about some principals
of approaching life full on.
1.
Slam it –
Always give 100%
2.
Frame it – See – Feel – Do – Get. How we see things, affects how we feel, which
affects what we do and what we get.
Sometimes we just need to change our perspective to change the result.
3.
Focus on it – Let your thoughts take root and
grow into something amazing.
4.
RAS – Filter out the negative – program your
thoughts. What you focus on
expands.
We learned that stepping outside our comfort zone is okay
and sometimes what we need to do amazing things. Listening to negative voices can sometimes
hinder us. They learned ways to tell the
difference between False expectations and real risk.
False
Expectations
About
Risk
They were encouraged to step outside their comfort zones if
we want our “IT” – whether that be getting into the college of choice – being a
professional athlete, a doctor, etc.
We talked about mistakes and how we perceive them as bad –
after some open discussion, we were able to change our perspective and realize
that sometimes “Beeps Happen” (remember to ask your kids about the “Beeps in
Life” and the maze game). Those “beeps”
help us to get to where we want to be.
Everyone makes mistakes – embrace them – and move on.
OWN IT – They were encouraged to take responsibility for
their own successes and failures. The
students were encouraged to look for their “IT” and go for it. Talk to people – get advice – educate yourself
about your IT, but don’t let other’s negativity hold you back.
The students rappelled down a castle turret – which they all
thought was amazing. Some were a bit
apprehensive, but everyone encouraged everyone else. It was amazing to watch the support these
kiddos have developed for each other shine in this way.
They broke boards – learning to focus – use that inner
strength. Most didn’t think they could
do it. Many didn’t break it on the first
attempt – but they all broke their boards.
To watch their pure joy as they accomplished this was something
else. You would all have been proud
today – I know all of us leaders were beaming!!
We also played some other team building games.
At the end of the day – the kids were super excited and said
this was the best day yet!
It All Starts With Me:
When I was young and free and my imagination had to limits,
I dreamed of changing the world.
As I grew older and wiser I discovered the world would not
change, so I shortened my sights somewhat and decided to change only my
country.
But it too seemed immovable.
As I grew into my twilight years, in one last desperate attempt, I
settled for changing only my family, those closest to me.
But alas they would have none of it.
And now, as I lie on my deathbed, I suddenly realized: If I had only changed myself first, then by
example I would have changed my family.
From their inspiration and encouragement, I would have been able to
better my country and, who knows, maybe even changed the world”
Your students inspiration for the day!
Tomorrow we leave Assisi and head to Florence! Home in a week – I know you are missing your
babies!
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