(Pulling from the “mind” category today.) I’m grateful for my grit. It wasn’t fun acquiring it, but I’m glad to have it.
From 4 to 20 years old on horse properties - horses, dogs, chickens, rabbits, a garden - and all the associated chores. Splitting wood with my brother to keep the home warm in Idaho. My first official job (at 15 years old) was as a landscaper pulling 13-14-hour days in Wisconsin. My next job was as a “proofreader & delivery boy” for my mom’s deposition transcripts (she was a court reporter). Thirteen years of ice hockey as a smaller player, a stint as a student athlete in college. Grad school for naturopathic medicine. Then, the bigger picture in the background of all of that: 15 years estranged from my father, and then four divorces with my mother.
“Grit” got me through lots of therapy, meditation, and big choices. Grit has allowed me to remain mostly “soft-hearted” and not grumpy or angry. For that, I’m grateful.
Dr. Mark Heisig
November Gratitude 9/30:
(Pulling from the “mind” category today.) I’m grateful for my grit. It wasn’t fun acquiring it, but I’m glad to have it.
From 4 to 20 years old on horse properties - horses, dogs, chickens, rabbits, a garden - and all the associated chores. Splitting wood with my brother to keep the home warm in Idaho. My first official job (at 15 years old) was as a landscaper pulling 13-14-hour days in Wisconsin. My next job was as a “proofreader & delivery boy” for my mom’s deposition transcripts (she was a court reporter). Thirteen years of ice hockey as a smaller player, a stint as a student athlete in college. Grad school for naturopathic medicine. Then, the bigger picture in the background of all of that: 15 years estranged from my father, and then four divorces with my mother.
“Grit” got me through lots of therapy, meditation, and big choices. Grit has allowed me to remain mostly “soft-hearted” and not grumpy or angry. For that, I’m grateful.
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