I've got many little nuggets of treasure to share from our fun-filled/action-packed day of 'retreat' with the gals at work!
First and foremost, a quote I had to jump out of my seat to write down... it so fits with my life!
"A joy shared is doubled; a pain shared is halved..."
we took a Dr. Phil/Oprah quiz... and shared results
then we answered some self-reflective questions (as well as positive thoughts about the others), ate yummy personally created pizzas, and finally shared our answers...
- 2 weaknesses:
- guarded (wall-of-china)
- distraction (mind that wanders)
- endurance/perseverance (won't give up)
- balcony person
I tried, but couldn't for the life of me properly explain the concept... nor even conjure the word "affirmation" for further clarity
2 strengths:
how others would describe you:
- fun, joyful, loyal, and available friend
1 personal goal related to work:
- to see a woman truly find freedom from the oppression and lies infecting her life & relations.
1 non-work related personal goal:
- transparency (with the right person) honestly, I'm not sure why I wrote the parentheses... perhaps merely recognizing that the world as a whole doesn't need to know me that way... but there are some that sure deserve it!
it was especially refreshing to be able to share positive reflections about others... especially towards those with whom we aren't so 'warm&fuzzy' with... and I'll admit to feeling rather great hearing them say such thoughtful things about me *sigh*
in the later afternoon Susan whipped out some crafty-goodness and I created a masterpiece of a beaded vase... now I just need the flowers to fill it with!
finally, I've said it before... and I'll say it again: there's nothing like getting paid to get a massage... *raises eyebrows* I can get with that!
[oddly enough, I came home to find another applicable quote *notes current unkymood listed as "bitter"* ouch!?]
