Dear Eleanor

Upon reflecting on my latest post, it brought me some insight and other thoughts in relation to it.
I was eager and ready to go on this retreat that I had heard about through one of my sisters and knew I wanted to also go and experience it for myself. I chose a further location, driving wouldn't be quick and easy and flying although would be more direct..there wasn't a direct airport in the area, so traveling via plane would have to be planned out accordingly as well.

I wouldn't call myself the most adventurous type, however, I do like to think I'm fairly adventurous and have my times where I can be. But something about traveling alone to a new place doesn't usually excite me but rather stresses me out and can make me anxious. I knew I had a desire to go on this retreat, and had already carved out time for it as well as expense.

My dear mom offered to drive me there since it could possibly be cheaper, and maybe even more fun seeing sights along the way. However, I knew that wasn't the best option as it would be way more work, tiring and time spent. I knew that I couldn't take the easy way out and have my mom do the work for me. I had to fly on my own and figure it out from there and if it was meant to be, it would all turn out alright. I guess you call also say I don't love to fly and the thought of flying by myself can make me nervous, but I knew I had to face my fears, and the thought was worse than the reality.

Upon looking through my photos on my phone, I came across a recent picture of my classroom whiteboard that had a quote I had written at the beginning of Summer. The quote was from Eleanor Roosevelt, and the main idea from it struck me "you must do the thing you think you can not do." I had discussed things with my students only a few weeks prior, and right at this time those whose gave a little shock inside of me, and I knew what I had to do. If you are familiar with any other Eleanor Roosevelt quotes, you know that she has profound words of wisdom that can get you thinking, which I love. From that moment on, I had peace and everything did work out well in the end, I was able to get a ride from the airport to the retreat house with ease.