Last year I read an amazing book, one that challenged me to embrace vulnerability. I learned that vulnerability is not about fear, and grief and disappointment, but rather, the birthplace of everything we are hungry for. Vulnerability is the birthplace of creativity, innovation and change.
It's hard to believe the first month of the year has already passed us by. I've spent the month chasing my dreams, and being scared out of my mind! I've spent the month living vulnerability.
Less than one minute into 2016 I signed up for the Detroit Half Marathon in October...apparently I was suffering from a Runner's high and out of my mind! This first act of the year has laid the grounds for an epic year of health and fitness. I could have walked away in February a happy and satisfied person, knowing I accomplished a goal I never thought possible...but in true Nicole style, I've now secured another full year of hard work, sacrifice and personal fulfillment.
But let's not stop there...why not also take one of the biggest leaps education wise as well? That's right, forget the fact that life wasn't already busy enough, enrolling and starting into my Principal's Qualification Program has opened my eyes, added some new insights and a little bit of fear into my life too! Who knows if and when this part of my education will get used, but there is nothing wrong with learning and challenging my thinking and understanding of a much bigger system...at least that's what I keep telling myself.
January was also a month of firsts for me. First time navigating new airports, travelling to a place I knew no one and stepping out of my comfort zone to spend 3 day interacting with new people. The first time in a long time I've felt I have accomplished a balance between work, play, training and family. The first time I ran a 10 mile race.
The more I reflect on my attitude and actions the last few months I'm confident this idea of vulnerability is true. Living my life stepping out of my comfort zone has already brought me so many amazing opportunities and accomplishments. January was one for the books...and no doubt, February didn't disappoint either!
