In colloquial terms, a hater is someone who dislikes everything you do. No matter how great your intentions, or how much others appreciate or applaud your actions, these individuals will find a fault. And the problem is not that you have done anything wrong, they are simply incapable of having anything positive to say. Those of the haters-nation, who exhibit hateration are simply jealous. Their mouths can't utter kind words and their lips have a hard time forming a smile, causing them to spew hatred and demonstrate unkindness instead. Their words may hurt sometimes, but don't let that keep you down. Instead, pile up the negativity behind you. Like bricks in the hands of a mason, stack them one on top of another. If it gets too tall for you to reach, stand on a chair and keep building. One day you will have a wall of strength behind you, built by sweat, anger, tears. Not because you were weak, but because you were strong enough to turn the negatives into a positive.
"It's not the right time.""Everything isn't ready yet.""It could work.""I guess, but I'm not sure."Have you ever used any of these lines? I know I have. Some people call them valid reasons, I call them cop-outs or excuses. The only way to get something done, is by doing it. The only thing an excuse is good for, is buying time. Anything that you feel is of worth, should be worth your time. Your dreams can only turn into goals when you start to put the work in. Today I encourage you to stop making excuses and start making it happen. An end result can only happen when something has been started.
For most, if not all NYS students, the beginning of the new school year starts some time this week. Private school students start today, with public school students returning later in the week. Today, myself, like many other teachers return for training, orientation and other work related duties.With the beginning of every school year, comes a bit of anxiety. Whether it's the 4-year-old, who will be away from home for the first time, the 14-year-old who is starting the journey of high school or the 17 or 18-year-old looking forward to their senior year. There are many different emotions and expectations that arise around this time of year.September is also a good time for goal setting. Choose a course and pledge to stick with it. The goal may be straight A's, joining some extra-curricular activities, or for educators - simply making it to the next holiday. Whatever your desire or occupation is this morning, I encourage you to Stay in the Race. Nothing that is worthwhile comes easily. You have to work for it. You may even have to cry some tears and bust a sweat. But know, that finishing the race always produces the sweetest reward.Have a great day.
