“The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” – Michael Altshler
Yes, it is already the last Tuesday in February. You aren’t even sure if all the Christmas giftwrap is completely vacuumed out of the living room carpet, but you are positive that this month is rapidly getting away from you. Well grab the reins and take wing.
Direct your energy today to getting the most out of every encounter and experience. You are your own pilot (no license necessary). If it helps, look back at the photos you have captured since Christmas, celebrate the accomplishments of this newly fledgling year. If those photos don’t exist, take a really gorgeous selfie with your bestie or snap a shot of something glorious you spied today. Own that image and say, “I made that happen” or “Caught it! Love it!” and share it.
Put your positivity pilot into motion. Intend to be great and you will never get off course.
Share your flight of photo fun! Email or comment. Share the celebration of your moments!
By: Melanie A. Peters
Require Sun Screen – I love to joke with my colleagues when they are upset that they are going to want sunscreen for their butt because I am about to shine so much sunshine up their keister that they will need it. Be that kind of sunshine for those around you. I am not saying to blister those you love with your intent, but bring brightness into their lives that is beyond that of what they normally receive.
Warm them with your actions and intentions and you will find yourself basking in positive energy and brilliant purpose.
By: Melanie A. Peters
Caitlin Berhorst and Annie Bock gifted me with a selfie.
Students who remind us why we teach – At a Friday night basketball game, you can run into just about anybody but I usually have the distinct thrill of seeing former students. This Friday night was no different.
As I rounded the corner of the main entrance, I saw the smiling face of one Miss Annie Bock. Annie was part of the first freshman class I taught at Fatima High School and one of the charter members of my Random Acts of Kindness Club (R.A.K.). It was a treat to teach her and to see the great things she made happen at our R.A.K. events. Annie graduated in May, and like all of my former students, I LOVE hearing about their adventures in college and how they are doing in the “real world.” Annie shared the story of how she met a girl, who was a former member of R.A.K. at Linn High School (my former school), and that they became immediate friends. Low and behold Annie’s new friend was one of the sweetest kids I had ever taught, Amanda Wieberg. They became friends because of their participation in R.A.K. and my tutelage.
Shortly after, Caitlin Berhorst (another former student) joined us at the game and both Annie and Caitlin shared just how wonderfully they were doing. They reminded me how the energy I put into their learning experiences assists in inciting growth and the ability to form caring and supportive relationship. As with each happy visit I have with former students, I delighted in the fact that the fruits of my labor foster foundations for relationship building and the willingness to be open to what adventures may come.
Even if you are not an educator by profession, think about how your efforts result in a wide array of benefits for those you encounter. How does your job enable others to be productive or happier? How does your daily meal with your family make for a healthy break from outside stressors? How does your sense of humor bring brightness to those who are lucky enough to hear your jokes?
Make your intention today to investigate just how you impact those around you. Use your findings to do even greater things or to begin little habits that could lead to a big difference. Embrace those former students whom you have bolstered with your intent, and celebrate your impact of the world around you. Learn just how important your energy is for the world.
By: Melanie A. Peters
Saturday Morning Cartoons – Every Saturday morning my sisters and I lived by the schedule of animated and syndicated shows. We did not have cable or satellite. We did not have a home computer or a cell phone but we connected over those weekend programs. It was during the week that we put those shows to use imagining that we were characters from the episodes or trying to build the same contraptions that cartoon characters built. It was in our time away from those cartoons that we allowed our imaginations to be inspired by what we saw.
This week unplug from the digital world and let your creativity grow from your previous experiences. Make memories like the ones we made watching, reliving, and reinventing our Saturday morning programs. Point your energy in a direction that your tv button cannot navigate and make your own episodes of entertainment.
By: Melanie A. Peters
Shoe laces – One of childhood’s greatest challenges: While our laces may have had us in knots as kids, now we realize they hold us (well, our feet at least) together.
Today think about something else you overcame as a kid and give yourself a pat on the back. You did it! It’s ok if you get yourself in knots sometimes. Just stop, breathe, and work it out.
You can do this! You are a BIG kid now!
By: Melanie A. Peters
“It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
Today focus your energy on wishes. Make a wish come true for yourself or someone else. The dream may be something as simple as buying a Diet Coke for the person who works next to you or it might be something as grand as donating a trip to the Make-a-Wish foundation. Make something happen.
Maybe give yourself permission to turn one of your dreams into reality. Set those wheels into motion. Make that dream a goal. Accept and dedicate yourself to that goal.
Be intent on your purpose. Put your energy to good use. Make dreams come true!
By: Melanie A. Peters
Gravity – Practice staying grounded today. Don’t let your emotions, impulses, or negative energy from others pull you away from yourself. Stick to your sunny side and resolve to remain yourself. 
“The tallest oak in the forest was once just a little nut that held its ground.” – Dr. Seuss
By: Melanie A. Peters
Intentergy 