I ended up in the dentist’s chair at 7am this morning for a repair on a tooth that chipped. Turns out I need a crown, but hadn’t scheduled enough time for the whole shebang this morning. Nonetheless, I was a quivering mass of jello in Dr. Klein’s office.
I said to him as I was leaving, “I wish that you could come to one of my talks so you could see me as the powerful woman I am.” He laughed and told me the story of a judge he used to treat–The Hanging Judge, he was called–who was ruthless on the bench, but a puddle in the chair, just like me.
Last night I spoke at the New Haven Council on the Arts to a fabulous group of artists and creators. My energy was high, I felt vital and on purpose, connected and totally in the zone.
Not sure there’s much of a point here, except the recognition of the contrasting highs and lows we face each day. I’m glad that I know where I shine and where I need Novocain.
Do you know where you’re hot and where you’re not? I’d be curious to hear.
Your blog has taught me I’m hot when I want to keep learning. Some days it’s just a matter of boiling down the fear of the unknown to a less than overwhelmed state. I’ve recently moved across the country (very rural to great city) and I want to maximize new opportunities. I want to keep following the heart and the “always learning” piece seems to fit just right when I’m on.