defined by challenge
An excerpt from a recent e-mail that I sent. I found it rather poignant, and have been hard-pressed for time to properly ponder and put into words things I’ve learned recently.
A condensed view of my growth is as follows:
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From: me
Subject: overcome
[person]’s shortcomings have blinded us to much of the goodness that does exist. We will certainly not receive sufficient support from without (a fact we knew), so we have to draw on support from within. It does come out as one of those “just…” sentences, and it is by no means an easy task. I need to find a positive energy source that I can focus on to drive my actions and reactions so that I can maintain a positive attitude, and rise above.
I have great pride in my abilities and my professionalism. I am certain that is seen and appreciated by all members of the organisation, and it is how I will work past the obstacles as presented by [person]. As long as I can remember that, draw strength from it, and grow by it, I think that I can look down on this situation from above, rather than be drowned by it.
I can only hope that this strength, positivity and professionalism have a positive effect on the productivity of our team as a whole. As long as we have group buy-in on what we’re trying to accomplish, even if we fall short on timing, we should be able to avoid the low job satisfaction tar pit, as well as the “it’s his/her fault” syndrome (especially since in this instance, it’s me!)
I have not drunk the kool-aid. I am doing what I do best: rising above the situation and owning it.
Thanks.